I side with Barack Obama on 87% 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?
Your answers: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Barack Obama: Isolate through trade embargoes
Your similar answer: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Barack Obama: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place
Your similar answer: Yes
the Economy
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Your answers: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall
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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Your answers: Extend only for those making less than $250,000
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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, but include small and organic farmers
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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
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Your answers: Yes, but with more restrictions
Somewhat Important
Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs
Social
Most Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Your answers: Pro-choice
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Somewhat Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities
Your similar answer: Yes
Science
Most Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Your answers: Yes
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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
Domestic Policy
Most Important
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Your answers: No
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Your answers: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate 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
Somewhat 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
Somewhat 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
the Environment
More Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
More Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Barack Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
Your similar answer: Yes
Healthcare
More Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
Issues we do not side on...
Science
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes
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, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: Not the current regime
Domestic Policy
More 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
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
More Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year
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
Somewhat Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells
Social
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
