I side with Mitt Romney on 8% 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?
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
More Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvement
Your similar answer: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect U.S. interests
the Economy
More Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: No
Social
Somewhat Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
Your similar answer: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Your answers: Yes
Domestic Policy
Most 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, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
Issues we do not side on...
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
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: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels
Most Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Most 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
Most 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
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: Not during a recession
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Most 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 affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Most 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
Most 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
the Economy
Most Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
You: Yes
More Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they were born here
More Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Social
Somewhat 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
Most 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
Healthcare
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Mitt Romney: Reform
You: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
More 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: No, institute a universal healthcare system
Least Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it