I side with Barack Obama on 86% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
More Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Barack Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
Your similar answer: Yes
Social
Somewhat Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Your answers: Pro-choice
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Science
More Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Barack Obama: No
Your similar answer: Not during a recession
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Barack Obama: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Your similar answer: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
More Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
Your similar answer: Yes
Less Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Barack Obama: No, but their children should have access
Your similar answer: No
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
More Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Domestic Policy
More Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Barack Obama: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Your similar answer: No
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
Your similar answer: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Social
More Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
the Economy
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
You: No
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Barack Obama: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
You: Yes
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Barack Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
You: No
Somewhat Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Barack Obama: No, only for assault weapons
You: Yes, and ban all guns from public use
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Barack Obama: Expand
You: Reform
Less Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes