I side with Pennsylvania on 52% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Somewhat Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

You: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

48% of Pennsylvania: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

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

13% of Pennsylvania: Isolate through trade embargoes

6% of Pennsylvania: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

You: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

40% of Pennsylvania: No

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

18% of Pennsylvania: Yes

8% of Pennsylvania: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress

62% of Pennsylvania: Yes

16% of Pennsylvania: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

11% of Pennsylvania: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

4% of Pennsylvania: No

Somewhat Important

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

You: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks

39% of Pennsylvania: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

25% of Pennsylvania: No

18% of Pennsylvania: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of Pennsylvania: Yes

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

55% of Pennsylvania: Yes

19% of Pennsylvania: No

16% of Pennsylvania: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

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

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

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

You: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

39% of Pennsylvania: Yes

34% of Pennsylvania: No

16% of Pennsylvania: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

5% of Pennsylvania: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

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

1% of Pennsylvania: Nationalize the energy sector

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

Somewhat Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

You: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

62% of Pennsylvania: Yes

17% of Pennsylvania: No

11% of Pennsylvania: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

42% of Pennsylvania: No

24% of Pennsylvania: Yes

13% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

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

4% of Pennsylvania: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

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

Somewhat Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

You: No, cut spending

47% of Pennsylvania: No

19% of Pennsylvania: Yes

15% of Pennsylvania: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

9% of Pennsylvania: No, cut spending

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

2% of Pennsylvania: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work

61% of Pennsylvania: Yes

21% of Pennsylvania: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

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

4% of Pennsylvania: No

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

You: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

37% of Pennsylvania: Yes

35% of Pennsylvania: No

17% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

10% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

54% of Pennsylvania: No

16% of Pennsylvania: Yes

11% of Pennsylvania: Yes, if they pay taxes

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

5% of Pennsylvania: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

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

2% of Pennsylvania: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

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

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

1% of Pennsylvania: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

You: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

35% of Pennsylvania: Yes

27% of Pennsylvania: No

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

11% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

You: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

32% of Pennsylvania: No

32% of Pennsylvania: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

28% of Pennsylvania: Yes

7% of Pennsylvania: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

66% of Pennsylvania: No

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

10% of Pennsylvania: Yes

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

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

Somewhat 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

54% of Pennsylvania: No

20% of Pennsylvania: Yes

20% of Pennsylvania: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

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

Somewhat Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

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

42% of Pennsylvania: No

36% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but not all drugs

13% of Pennsylvania: Yes

5% of Pennsylvania: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

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

Somewhat Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

You: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

56% of Pennsylvania: Yes

13% of Pennsylvania: No

10% of Pennsylvania: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

9% of Pennsylvania: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

5% of Pennsylvania: Yes, Evolution is a fact

4% of Pennsylvania: Up for debate

4% of Pennsylvania: Yes, and should be required in public schools

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

Somewhat Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

You: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

40% of Pennsylvania: Yes

14% of Pennsylvania: No

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

13% of Pennsylvania: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

12% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

4% of Pennsylvania: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

2% of Pennsylvania: Not the current regime

1% of Pennsylvania: No, cut all support and aid

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: Do not get involved

74% of Pennsylvania: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

24% of Pennsylvania: Do not get involved

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

75% of Pennsylvania: Yes

8% of Pennsylvania: Scale back our current involvement

8% of Pennsylvania: No

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?

You: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

67% of Pennsylvania: Yes

16% of Pennsylvania: No

7% of Pennsylvania: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

6% of Pennsylvania: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

3% of Pennsylvania: Let each state decide

1% of Pennsylvania: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

You: No

52% of Pennsylvania: Yes

26% of Pennsylvania: No

15% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

7% of Pennsylvania: Leave it up to the states

Somewhat Important

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

You: Let each state determine which areas to protect

83% of Pennsylvania: Yes

5% of Pennsylvania: Let each state determine which areas to protect

4% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

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

2% of Pennsylvania: No

1% of Pennsylvania: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No

43% of Pennsylvania: Yes

39% of Pennsylvania: No

8% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but it was not big enough

5% of Pennsylvania: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

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

2% of Pennsylvania: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

Somewhat 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

40% of Pennsylvania: No

28% of Pennsylvania: Yes

18% of Pennsylvania: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

6% of Pennsylvania: Reform to a flat tax system

4% of Pennsylvania: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

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

2% of Pennsylvania: Abolish all income taxes

Somewhat Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

You: Leave it up to the states to decide

48% of Pennsylvania: Yes

27% of Pennsylvania: No

14% of Pennsylvania: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

9% of Pennsylvania: Leave it up to the states to decide

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: No, remove them from the U.S.

33% of Pennsylvania: No

26% of Pennsylvania: Yes

17% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

15% of Pennsylvania: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

You: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

40% of Pennsylvania: No

26% of Pennsylvania: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

25% of Pennsylvania: Yes

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

Somewhat Important

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

You: The federal government should not be involved in education

52% of Pennsylvania: No

21% of Pennsylvania: Yes

14% of Pennsylvania: Let each state decide

10% of Pennsylvania: The federal government should not be involved in education

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

You: No, only for assault weapons

40% of Pennsylvania: Yes

34% of Pennsylvania: No

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

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

5% of Pennsylvania: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

You: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

63% of Pennsylvania: Yes

14% of Pennsylvania: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

12% of Pennsylvania: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

11% of Pennsylvania: No

Somewhat Important

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

You: Leave funding and research to the private sector

44% of Pennsylvania: Yes

21% of Pennsylvania: No

14% of Pennsylvania: Not during a recession

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

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

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

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