I side with Barack Obama on 76% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Science
Most Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
Most Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Barack Obama: No
Your similar answer: Not during a recession
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Your answers: No
More Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Your answers: Yes
Most 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, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
Your similar answer: Yes, if they were born here
More Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Barack Obama: No, but their children should have access
Your similar answer: Yes, if they pay taxes
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
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
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Your answers: Yes
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Your answers: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
More Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests
the Environment
Most Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Your answers: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
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
the Economy
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
Your similar answer: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
Issues we do not side on...
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Most Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Foreign Policy
Most 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, and only approve future wars through Congress
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Barack Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
You: No
Most Important
Do you support increased gun control?
Barack Obama: No, only for assault weapons
You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Most Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes
Most Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
the Economy
Most Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes
More Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
You: No
Social
Somewhat Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities
You: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
Healthcare
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Barack Obama: Expand
You: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
Least Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it