I side with California on 57% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Yes

65% of California: Yes

15% of California: No

10% of California: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

5% of California: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

3% of California: There is not enough evidence to determine this

2% of California: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it

More Important

Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?

You: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land

85% of California: Yes

4% of California: Let each state determine which areas to protect

3% of California: Yes, but allow more public access

3% of California: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

2% of California: No

2% of California: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land

1% of California: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much land

Most Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

You: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

38% of California: No

35% of California: Yes, but not all drugs

17% of California: Yes

7% of California: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

3% of California: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

More Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

41% of California: Yes

34% of California: No

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

7% of California: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

4% of California: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

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

More Important

Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?

You: No

54% of California: No

20% of California: Yes

14% of California: Let each state decide

9% of California: The federal government should not be involved in education

3% of California: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

More Important

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

You: No

66% of California: No

10% of California: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

10% of California: Yes

8% of California: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

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

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Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No

46% of California: No

24% of California: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

22% of California: Yes

8% of California: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

More Important

Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?

You: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

55% of California: No

21% of California: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

18% of California: Yes

6% of California: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment

More Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

45% of California: Yes

28% of California: No

13% of California: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

11% of California: Leave it up to the states to decide

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

More Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

You: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

40% of California: No

30% of California: Yes

18% of California: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

12% of California: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

More Important

Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?

You: Yes

45% of California: Yes

35% of California: No

10% of California: Yes, but it was not big enough

4% of California: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

4% of California: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

1% of California: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

More Important

Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?

You: Yes

50% of California: Yes

29% of California: No

13% of California: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

5% of California: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

3% of California: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities

1% of California: No, the government should sponsor abstinence education programs instead

More Important

What is your stance on abortion?

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

62% of California: Pro-choice

16% of California: Pro-life

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

6% of California: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

6% of California: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

2% of California: Let each state decide

2% of California: Ban after the first trimester

Most Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes, and should be required in public schools

59% of California: Yes

12% of California: No

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

7% of California: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

5% of California: Yes, Evolution is a fact

5% of California: Yes, and should be required in public schools

3% of California: Up for debate

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: Yes

68% of California: Yes

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

11% of California: No

10% of California: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes

49% of California: Yes

18% of California: No

13% of California: Not during a recession

10% of California: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

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

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

2% of California: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes

Most Important

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

You: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

64% of California: Yes

15% of California: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

9% of California: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

4% of California: No

Most Important

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

You: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

40% of California: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

24% of California: No

16% of California: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

12% of California: Yes

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

2% of California: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about

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

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

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?

You: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

76% of California: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

21% of California: Do not get involved

2% of California: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Least Important

Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?

You: Yes

58% of California: Yes

17% of California: No

15% of California: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

6% of California: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

4% of California: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

Less Important

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

You: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

30% of California: Yes

28% of California: No

16% of California: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

16% of California: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

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

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

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

Least Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes, if they were born here

38% of California: Yes

24% of California: No

13% of California: Yes, if they were born here

10% of California: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

7% of California: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

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

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

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

More Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

You: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

25% of California: Keep "as is"

20% of California: Expand

12% of California: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

11% of California: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

9% of California: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

9% of California: Dismantle

7% of California: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

7% of California: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

Most Important

Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?

You: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

44% of California: No

26% of California: Yes

17% of California: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

5% of California: Reform to a flat tax system

3% of California: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

2% of California: Abolish all income taxes

2% of California: Yes, and enact more across the board cuts to aid all income levels

More Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

46% of California: No

21% of California: Yes

14% of California: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

8% of California: No, cut spending

8% of California: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

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

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

More Important

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

You: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

42% of California: No

24% of California: Yes

13% of California: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?

You: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

58% of California: Yes

24% of California: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

7% of California: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work

4% of California: No

3% of California: No, but their benefits would expire after two years of unemployment

3% of California: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution

1% of California: No, “workfare” is a form a slave labor

Somewhat Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: Nationalize the energy sector

41% of California: No

34% of California: Yes

15% of California: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

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

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

1% of California: Nationalize the energy sector

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

Less Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

You: No, we should be less involved

39% of California: Yes

15% of California: No

14% of California: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

13% of California: No, we should be less involved

11% of California: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

3% of California: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

2% of California: Not the current regime

2% of California: No, cut all support and aid

1% of California: Yes, and with more aid and support

1% of California: Yes, and increase funding to support the Israeli government’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

You: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

47% of California: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

28% of California: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

13% of California: Isolate through trade embargoes

7% of California: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

3% of California: Ignore their threats and cease all contact

1% of California: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

Less Important

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

You: Scale back our current involvement

77% of California: Yes

8% of California: No

8% of California: Scale back our current involvement

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

You: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

35% of California: No

22% of California: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

21% of California: Yes

10% of California: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

6% of California: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

5% of California: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods

Less Important

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

You: Yes, if they pay taxes

46% of California: No

22% of California: Yes

13% of California: Yes, if they pay taxes

6% of California: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

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

3% of California: No, but their children should have access

1% of California: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

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

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

1% of California: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Least Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

You: Yes

32% of California: No

31% of California: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

29% of California: Yes

6% of California: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

1% of California: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities