I side with Mitt Romney on 13% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
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
Healthcare
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Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Your answers: Reform
Science
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Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Your answers: Yes
Foreign Policy
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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
Social
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed
Issues we do not side on...
Social
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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
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
You: Yes
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
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Do you support increased gun control?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but not all drugs
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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
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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
Foreign Policy
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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
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Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvement
You: Yes
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, if they pay taxes
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes
the Environment
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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
You: Yes
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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
You: No
the Economy
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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
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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes, but with more restrictions
Healthcare
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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
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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
You: Yes