Minnesota sides with Jimmy McMillan on 31% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Jimmy McMillan: ExpandPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Medicare Conviction=4 McMillan has a high conviction score of 4 on Medicare

58% of Minnesota: Reform

14% of Minnesota: Keep "as is"

11% of Minnesota: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

11% of Minnesota: Expand

4% of Minnesota: Dismantle

2% of Minnesota: Seniors should embrace responsibility for their own healthcare and leave the government out of it

Most Important

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

Jimmy McMillan: YesPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Healthcare Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Healthcare

40% of Minnesota: Yes

27% of Minnesota: No

10% of Minnesota: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects

10% of Minnesota: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

6% of Minnesota: No, institute a universal healthcare system

3% of Minnesota: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

3% of Minnesota: Let each state decide

Less Important

Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Jimmy McMillan: YesPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Marijuana Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Marijuana

47% of Minnesota: Yes

23% of Minnesota: No

20% of Minnesota: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

8% of Minnesota: Yes, but only for medical use

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses

1% of Minnesota: No, and increase penalties for all non-violent drug offenders

More Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Jimmy McMillan: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our controlPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Global Warming Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Global Warming

62% of Minnesota: Yes

18% of Minnesota: No

10% of Minnesota: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Jimmy McMillan: No, end all offshore oil drillingPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Oil Drilling Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Oil Drilling

38% of Minnesota: No

36% of Minnesota: Yes

15% of Minnesota: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

4% of Minnesota: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

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

1% of Minnesota: Nationalize the energy sector

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

More Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: Passion=1 McMillan has a very low passion score of 1 on National Parks Conviction=2 McMillan has a low conviction score of 2 on National Parks

85% of Minnesota: Yes

4% of Minnesota: Let each state determine which areas to protect

3% of Minnesota: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

2% of Minnesota: Yes, but allow more public access

2% of Minnesota: No

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

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

Less Important

Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

Jimmy McMillan:

56% of Minnesota: Yes

23% of Minnesota: No

8% of Minnesota: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas

7% of Minnesota: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy

5% of Minnesota: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies

1% of Minnesota: No, traditional energy sources including oil, coal and nuclear power will be reliable energy sources for many years to come

Somewhat Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Jimmy McMillan: ReformPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Social Security Conviction=4 McMillan has a high conviction score of 4 on Social Security

24% of Minnesota: Keep "as is"

19% of Minnesota: Expand

14% of Minnesota: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

12% of Minnesota: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

10% of Minnesota: Dismantle

9% of Minnesota: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

7% of Minnesota: Reform the current system to factor inflation rather than wage growth

6% of Minnesota: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

Somewhat Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=4 McMillan has a high passion score of 4 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Economic Stimulus

46% of Minnesota: Yes

37% of Minnesota: No

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

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

3% of Minnesota: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

1% of Minnesota: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

More Important

Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?

Jimmy McMillan: Abolish all income taxesPassion=4 McMillan has a high passion score of 4 on Taxes Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Taxes

42% of Minnesota: No

26% of Minnesota: Yes

19% of Minnesota: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

6% of Minnesota: Reform to a flat tax system

3% of Minnesota: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

2% of Minnesota: Abolish all income taxes

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

Less Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Farm Subsidies

36% of Minnesota: No

34% of Minnesota: Yes

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

12% of Minnesota: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

Somewhat Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Jimmy McMillan: YesPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Minimum Wage Conviction=5 McMillan has a very high conviction score of 5 on Minimum Wage

48% of Minnesota: Yes

27% of Minnesota: No

13% of Minnesota: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

10% of Minnesota: Leave it up to the states to decide

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

Somewhat Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Debt Ceiling

47% of Minnesota: No

19% of Minnesota: Yes

14% of Minnesota: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

8% of Minnesota: No, cut spending

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=5 McMillan has a very high conviction score of 5 on Financial Regulation

42% of Minnesota: No

24% of Minnesota: Yes

13% of Minnesota: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

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

3% of Minnesota: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

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

More Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: No, “workfare” is a form a slave laborPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Welfare Conviction=2 McMillan has a low conviction score of 2 on Welfare

57% of Minnesota: Yes

25% of Minnesota: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

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

4% of Minnesota: No

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

2% of Minnesota: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution

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

Somewhat Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=1 McMillan has a very low passion score of 1 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=1 McMillan has a very low conviction score of 1 on Stem Cell Research

62% of Minnesota: Yes

13% of Minnesota: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

12% of Minnesota: No

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

More Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=1 McMillan has a very low passion score of 1 on Evolution Conviction=1 McMillan has a very low conviction score of 1 on Evolution

54% of Minnesota: Yes

14% of Minnesota: No

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

9% of Minnesota: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

5% of Minnesota: Yes, Evolution is a fact

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

4% of Minnesota: Up for debate

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

Less Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: Passion=1 McMillan has a very low passion score of 1 on Space Exploration Conviction=1 McMillan has a very low conviction score of 1 on Space Exploration

43% of Minnesota: Yes

23% of Minnesota: No

13% of Minnesota: Not during a recession

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

6% of Minnesota: Leave funding and research to the private sector

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support the Patriot act?

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Patriot Act Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Patriot Act

43% of Minnesota: No

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

23% of Minnesota: Yes

8% of Minnesota: 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?

Jimmy McMillan: YesPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Education Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Education

56% of Minnesota: No

18% of Minnesota: Yes

15% of Minnesota: Let each state decide

9% of Minnesota: The federal government should not be involved in education

2% of Minnesota: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

Less Important

Do you support affirmative action programs?

Jimmy McMillan: YesPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Affirmative Action Conviction=4 McMillan has a high conviction score of 4 on Affirmative Action

32% of Minnesota: Yes

31% of Minnesota: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

29% of Minnesota: No

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

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

Somewhat Important

Do you support increased gun control?

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Gun Control Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control

40% of Minnesota: Yes

36% of Minnesota: No

7% of Minnesota: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

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

5% of Minnesota: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

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

Less Important

Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Jimmy McMillan: YesPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Drug Policy Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Drug Policy

44% of Minnesota: No

36% of Minnesota: Yes, but not all drugs

12% of Minnesota: Yes

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Internet Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Internet

66% of Minnesota: No

10% of Minnesota: Yes

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

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

6% of Minnesota: 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)?

Jimmy McMillan: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaignsPassion=4 McMillan has a high passion score of 4 on Campaign Finance Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Campaign Finance

54% of Minnesota: No

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

19% of Minnesota: Yes

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

Somewhat Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Immigration Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration

39% of Minnesota: Yes

25% of Minnesota: No

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

10% of Minnesota: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

5% of Minnesota: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare

50% of Minnesota: No

19% of Minnesota: Yes

12% of Minnesota: Yes, if they pay taxes

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

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

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

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

1% of Minnesota: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

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

1% of Minnesota: Yes, and grant them citizenship

Less Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: No, but allow them to stayPassion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers

31% of Minnesota: No

29% of Minnesota: Yes

16% of Minnesota: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

15% of Minnesota: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: NoPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Foreign Intervention

41% of Minnesota: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

23% of Minnesota: No

17% of Minnesota: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of Minnesota: Yes

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

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

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

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

Somewhat Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: YesPassion=5 McMillan has a very high passion score of 5 on Afghanistan Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Afghanistan

62% of Minnesota: Yes

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

10% of Minnesota: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

4% of Minnesota: No

Less Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Jimmy McMillan: Passion=4 McMillan has a high passion score of 4 on Israel Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Israel

37% of Minnesota: Yes

15% of Minnesota: No

15% of Minnesota: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

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

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

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

2% of Minnesota: Not the current regime

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

Less Important

How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Jimmy McMillan: Passion=4 McMillan has a high passion score of 4 on Iran Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Iran

50% of Minnesota: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

25% of Minnesota: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

14% of Minnesota: Isolate through trade embargoes

7% of Minnesota: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

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

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

Less Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: Passion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Sudan Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan

77% of Minnesota: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

21% of Minnesota: Do not get involved

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

Least Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: Passion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on Cuba Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba

58% of Minnesota: Yes

17% of Minnesota: No

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

5% of Minnesota: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

3% of Minnesota: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

Somewhat Important

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

Jimmy McMillan: Passion=3 McMillan has a moderate passion score of 3 on United Nations Conviction=3 McMillan has a moderate conviction score of 3 on United Nations

76% of Minnesota: Yes

8% of Minnesota: Scale back our current involvement

8% of Minnesota: No

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Jimmy McMillan: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courtsPassion=1 McMillan has a very low passion score of 1 on Terrorism Conviction=2 McMillan has a low conviction score of 2 on Terrorism

36% of Minnesota: No

23% of Minnesota: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

20% of Minnesota: Yes

10% of Minnesota: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

7% of Minnesota: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

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