I side with California on 64% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Social
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
You: Yes
70% of California: Yes
15% of California: No
6% of California: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
6% of California: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage
3% of California: Let each state decide
1% of California: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
Most 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
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
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
You: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
49% of California: Yes
29% of California: No
15% of California: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
7% of California: Leave it up to the states
Domestic Policy
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
Somewhat 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
Somewhat Important
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
Somewhat Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
You: No
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
Somewhat Important
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
You: Yes, but not all drugs
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
the Environment
Somewhat 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
the Economy
Somewhat 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
Somewhat Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
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
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
You: Yes
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
Somewhat Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
You: Yes
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
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
You: Reform
56% of California: Reform
14% of California: Keep "as is"
13% of California: Expand
12% of California: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments
4% of California: Dismantle
1% of California: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
You: Yes
53% of California: Yes
20% of California: No
19% of California: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
6% of California: Yes, but only for medical use
2% of California: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
1% of California: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders
Science
Somewhat 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
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
You: Yes
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 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
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
You: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
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
Issues we do not side on...
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
You: No, institute a universal healthcare system
42% of California: Yes
27% of California: No
10% of California: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
8% of California: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
7% of California: No, institute a universal healthcare system
4% of California: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system
3% of California: Let each state decide
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
You: No
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
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
You: Yes, but with more restrictions
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
Immigration
Somewhat 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
Domestic Policy
Somewhat 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
