I side with Mitt Romney on 12% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Your answers: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Mitt Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
Your similar answer: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Less Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Scale back our current involvement
Domestic Policy
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
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
the Economy
More Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
Issues we do not side on...
Healthcare
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Mitt Romney: Reform
You: Keep "as is"
Most 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
Most Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
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
Somewhat Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Nationalize the energy sector
More Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Most Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Mitt Romney: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
You: Yes, and should be required in public schools
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, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions
More Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
the Economy
More 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 and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
More Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Most Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
More Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, and nationalize all big banks
Somewhat Important
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Mitt Romney: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should 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
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
More Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Least Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
More Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Most Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
More 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, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
Foreign Policy
Most 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, and only approve future wars through Congress
Less Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No, we should be less involved
Least Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No
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
Immigration
Least Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they were born here
Less Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Less Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but only if they pay taxes