I side with Mitt Romney on 12% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
More Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Mitt Romney: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Your similar answer: No
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Mitt Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Your similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Reform
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
You: Yes
More Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy
Somewhat Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Social
More Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Mitt Romney: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health
You: Pro-choice
More Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
More Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Somewhat Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
More Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but not all drugs
Somewhat Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Mitt Romney: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
You: Yes, Evolution is a fact
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Mitt Romney: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
You: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Mitt Romney: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods
You: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Mitt Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
You: Expand
Somewhat Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Somewhat Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Mitt Romney: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
You: Yes
Less Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes