I side with Maryland on 65% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

You: Yes

69% of Maryland: Yes

14% of Maryland: No

6% of Maryland: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

6% of Maryland: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

3% of Maryland: Let each state decide

1% of Maryland: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Somewhat Important

What is your stance on abortion?

You: Pro-choice

59% of Maryland: Pro-choice

16% of Maryland: Pro-life

7% of Maryland: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions

7% of Maryland: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

7% of Maryland: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

2% of Maryland: Let each state decide

2% of Maryland: Ban after the first trimester

More Important

Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?

You: Yes

78% of Maryland: Yes

8% of Maryland: Scale back our current involvement

6% of Maryland: No

5% of Maryland: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests

3% of Maryland: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

More Important

Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?

You: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

42% of Maryland: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

21% of Maryland: No

18% of Maryland: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

12% of Maryland: Yes

3% of Maryland: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

1% of Maryland: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about

1% of Maryland: Yes, and use the military to preemptively strike any hostile nations perceived as a threat

1% of Maryland: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?

You: Yes

60% of Maryland: Yes

18% of Maryland: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

11% of Maryland: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

7% of Maryland: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

4% of Maryland: No

More Important

Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?

You: No

65% of Maryland: No

11% of Maryland: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

11% of Maryland: Yes

7% of Maryland: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

6% of Maryland: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: Yes, and ban all guns from public use

43% of Maryland: Yes

32% of Maryland: No

8% of Maryland: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

8% of Maryland: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

4% of Maryland: No, only for assault weapons

3% of Maryland: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

2% of Maryland: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws

1% of Maryland: Yes, and ban all guns from public use

More Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

67% of Maryland: Yes

13% of Maryland: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

11% of Maryland: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

9% of Maryland: No

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes

59% of Maryland: Yes

11% of Maryland: No

8% of Maryland: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

8% of Maryland: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

5% of Maryland: Yes, Evolution is a fact

4% of Maryland: Yes, and should be required in public schools

4% of Maryland: Up for debate

1% of Maryland: No, and it should not be taught in public schools

More Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Yes

49% of Maryland: Yes

25% of Maryland: No

14% of Maryland: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

9% of Maryland: Leave it up to the states to decide

3% of Maryland: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?

You: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

38% of Maryland: No

26% of Maryland: Yes

14% of Maryland: Yes, but with more restrictions

11% of Maryland: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

6% of Maryland: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

3% of Maryland: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of Maryland: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

Somewhat Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: No

43% of Maryland: No

22% of Maryland: Yes

15% of Maryland: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

8% of Maryland: No, cut spending

7% of Maryland: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

3% of Maryland: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

1% of Maryland: The Federal Reserve should destroy the $1.6 trillion in government bonds it now holds

Somewhat Important

Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?

You: Yes

29% of Maryland: No

27% of Maryland: Yes

18% of Maryland: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

17% of Maryland: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

6% of Maryland: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

2% of Maryland: No, remove them from the U.S.

1% of Maryland: No, but allow them to stay

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes

37% of Maryland: Yes

24% of Maryland: No

14% of Maryland: Yes, if they were born here

11% of Maryland: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

6% of Maryland: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

6% of Maryland: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

2% of Maryland: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

1% of Maryland: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Less Important

Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?

You: No

48% of Maryland: No

19% of Maryland: Yes

13% of Maryland: Yes, if they pay taxes

6% of Maryland: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

5% of Maryland: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

4% of Maryland: No, but their children should have access

2% of Maryland: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

1% of Maryland: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

1% of Maryland: Yes, but they should be deported after treatment

1% of Maryland: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

You: Reform

60% of Maryland: Reform

13% of Maryland: Keep "as is"

11% of Maryland: Expand

11% of Maryland: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

4% of Maryland: Dismantle

1% of Maryland: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

Less Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

You: Yes

50% of Maryland: Yes

21% of Maryland: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

20% of Maryland: No

8% of Maryland: Yes, but only for medical use

2% of Maryland: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

1% of Maryland: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders

More Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

You: No

49% of Maryland: Yes

28% of Maryland: No

16% of Maryland: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

7% of Maryland: Leave it up to the states

More Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: No

36% of Maryland: No

36% of Maryland: Yes

18% of Maryland: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

4% of Maryland: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

4% of Maryland: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

1% of Maryland: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of Maryland: No, end all offshore oil drilling

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

41% of Maryland: No

27% of Maryland: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

25% of Maryland: Yes

7% of Maryland: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Somewhat Important

Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?

You: Not during a recession

47% of Maryland: Yes

18% of Maryland: No

14% of Maryland: Not during a recession

11% of Maryland: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

5% of Maryland: Leave funding and research to the private sector

4% of Maryland: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

1% of Maryland: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes