Minnesota sides the most with Jill Stein on foreign policy issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
They side on foreign policy issues with...
Foreign Intervention
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Minnesota, Johnson and Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Obama's similar answer: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Afghanistan
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Minnesota: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence
Stein's similar answer: Pull out all troops
Johnson's similar answer: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Israel
Less Important to me
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Minnesota: No
Goode's similar answer: No, cut all support and aid to Israel
Johnson's similar answer: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
Stein and Anderson's similar answer: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.
Iran
Less Important to me
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Minnesota, Obama and Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
Johnson and Stein's similar answer: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon
Sudan
Less Important to me
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Minnesota, Johnson and Goode: Do not get involved
Cuba
Least Important to me
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Minnesota and Obama: Yes, but keep some provisions of the embargo in place and lift the travel ban on Cuban Americans
Stein and Anderson's similar answer: Yes, end the embargo and travel ban
Johnson's similar answer: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
United Nations
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Minnesota: No, end all involvement in the U.N.
Johnson and Romney's similar answer: Scale back our current involvement
Goode's similar answer: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
Terrorism
Somewhat Important to me
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Minnesota: No
Obama's similar answer: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture
Romney's similar answer: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods
They do not side on foreign policy issues with...
Foreign Intervention
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Goode: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
Stein: Only with non-violent diplomatic solutions such as sanctions and peace talks
Anderson: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
Afghanistan
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Anderson: Pull out all troops
Goode: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
Obama and Romney: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
Israel
Less Important to me
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Obama and Romney: Yes
Iran
Less Important to me
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Goode: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
Anderson: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Sudan
Less Important to me
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Obama, Romney, Stein and Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Cuba
Least Important to me
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Romney: No, keep the embargo and travel ban in place
Goode: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
United Nations
Somewhat Important to me
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Obama and Stein: Yes, maintain current levels of involvement
Terrorism
Somewhat Important to me
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Johnson and Stein: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Goode and Anderson: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts
