North Carolina sides with Ron Paul on 40% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

Most Important

Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Ron Paul: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent itPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Global Warming Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Global Warming

59% of North Carolina: Yes

19% of North Carolina: No

11% of North Carolina: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

6% of North Carolina: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control

4% of North Carolina: There is not enough evidence to determine this

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

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Ron Paul: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sourcesPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Oil Drilling Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Oil Drilling

42% of North Carolina: Yes

33% of North Carolina: No

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

5% of North Carolina: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

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

1% of North Carolina: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of North Carolina: No, end all offshore oil drilling

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

Ron Paul: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much landPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on National Parks Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on National Parks

84% of North Carolina: Yes

5% of North Carolina: Let each state determine which areas to protect

4% of North Carolina: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

3% of North Carolina: Yes, but allow more public access

2% of North Carolina: No

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

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

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

Ron Paul:

51% of North Carolina: Yes

24% of North Carolina: No

9% of North Carolina: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy

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

6% of North Carolina: No, the government should leave the energy sector alone and end support for failed technologies

2% of North Carolina: No, traditional energy sources including oil, coal and nuclear power will be reliable energy sources for many years to come

Most Important

Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?

Ron Paul: DismantlePassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Medicare Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Medicare

62% of North Carolina: Reform

13% of North Carolina: Keep "as is"

11% of North Carolina: Expand

9% of North Carolina: Transform the system into a Canadian or European style single payer system that can negotiate pricing for medication and treatments

4% of North Carolina: Dismantle

1% of North Carolina: 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)?

Ron Paul: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costsPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Healthcare Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Healthcare

34% of North Carolina: No

33% of North Carolina: Yes

11% of North Carolina: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs

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

5% of North Carolina: No, institute a universal healthcare system

3% of North Carolina: Let each state decide

2% of North Carolina: Yes, institute a mandatory single payer system

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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Ron Paul: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offensesPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Marijuana Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Marijuana

47% of North Carolina: Yes

24% of North Carolina: No

21% of North Carolina: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

7% of North Carolina: Yes, but only for medical use

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

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

Most Important

Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Ron Paul: No, leave funding and research to the private sectorPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Stem Cell Research

58% of North Carolina: Yes

14% of North Carolina: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

14% of North Carolina: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

13% of North Carolina: No

Most Important

Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Evolution Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Evolution

49% of North Carolina: Yes

18% of North Carolina: No

10% of North Carolina: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism

10% of North Carolina: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

4% of North Carolina: Yes, Evolution is a fact

4% of North Carolina: Up for debate

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

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

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

Ron Paul: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sectorPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Space Exploration Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Space Exploration

41% of North Carolina: Yes

22% of North Carolina: No

14% of North Carolina: Not during a recession

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

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

5% of North Carolina: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

1% of North Carolina: Regardless, we should not use space-based technology for military purposes

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Do you support the Patriot act?

Ron Paul: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillancePassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Patriot Act Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Patriot Act

39% of North Carolina: No

27% of North Carolina: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

26% of North Carolina: Yes

8% of North Carolina: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

Most Important

Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?

Ron Paul: The federal government should not be involved in educationPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Education Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Education

52% of North Carolina: No

19% of North Carolina: Yes

16% of North Carolina: Let each state decide

10% of North Carolina: The federal government should not be involved in education

3% of North Carolina: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states

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Do you support affirmative action programs?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action

34% of North Carolina: No

32% of North Carolina: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

26% of North Carolina: Yes

8% of North Carolina: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment

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

Most Important

Do you support increased gun control?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control

40% of North Carolina: No

34% of North Carolina: Yes

9% of North Carolina: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

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

5% of North Carolina: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Ron Paul: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug usePassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Drug Policy Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Drug Policy

43% of North Carolina: No

37% of North Carolina: Yes, but not all drugs

12% of North Carolina: Yes

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

4% of North Carolina: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Most Important

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

Ron Paul: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the governmentPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Internet Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Internet

65% of North Carolina: No

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

10% of North Carolina: Yes

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

6% of North Carolina: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?

Ron Paul: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendmentPassion=1 Paul has a very low passion score of 1 on Campaign Finance Conviction=2 Paul has a low conviction score of 2 on Campaign Finance

53% of North Carolina: No

20% of North Carolina: Yes

19% of North Carolina: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

7% of North Carolina: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment

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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Ron Paul: DismantlePassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Social Security Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Social Security

23% of North Carolina: Keep "as is"

18% of North Carolina: Expand

15% of North Carolina: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

10% of North Carolina: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

9% of North Carolina: Dismantle

9% of North Carolina: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

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

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

More Important

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

Ron Paul: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulusPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Economic Stimulus

44% of North Carolina: No

38% of North Carolina: Yes

7% of North Carolina: Yes, but it was not big enough

5% of North Carolina: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus

4% of North Carolina: Yes, and enact legislation to inject the economy with a stimulus every time the GDP falls below a certain level

2% of North Carolina: No, and enact legislation preventing any future administration from passing a stimulus

Most Important

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

Ron Paul: Abolish all income taxesPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Taxes Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Taxes

35% of North Carolina: No

32% of North Carolina: Yes

17% of North Carolina: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

6% of North Carolina: Reform to a flat tax system

5% of North Carolina: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

2% of North Carolina: Abolish all income taxes

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

More Important

Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Farm Subsidies Conviction=1 Paul has a very low conviction score of 1 on Farm Subsidies

38% of North Carolina: No

35% of North Carolina: Yes

18% of North Carolina: Yes, but include small and organic farmers

10% of North Carolina: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

More Important

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Ron Paul: No, eliminate all federal wage standardsPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Minimum Wage Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Minimum Wage

46% of North Carolina: Yes

29% of North Carolina: No

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

9% of North Carolina: Leave it up to the states to decide

3% of North Carolina: No, eliminate all federal wage standards

Most Important

Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Ron Paul: No, cut spendingPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Debt Ceiling

50% of North Carolina: No

16% of North Carolina: Yes

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

10% of North Carolina: No, cut spending

7% of North Carolina: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

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

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

More Important

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

Ron Paul: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standardPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Financial Regulation

43% of North Carolina: No

23% of North Carolina: Yes

13% of North Carolina: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

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

4% of North Carolina: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and nationalize all big banks

Most Important

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

Ron Paul: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the ConstitutionPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Welfare Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Welfare

63% of North Carolina: Yes

21% of North Carolina: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

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

3% of North Carolina: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution

3% of North Carolina: No

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

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

More Important

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration

34% of North Carolina: Yes

28% of North Carolina: No

13% of North Carolina: Yes, if they were born here

11% of North Carolina: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

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

6% of North Carolina: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

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

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and abolish all national borders

Most Important

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

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare

54% of North Carolina: No

15% of North Carolina: Yes

11% of North Carolina: Yes, if they pay taxes

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

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

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

2% of North Carolina: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

2% of North Carolina: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare

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

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and grant them citizenship

More Important

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

Ron Paul: NoPassion=2 Paul has a low passion score of 2 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant Laborers

34% of North Carolina: No

25% of North Carolina: Yes

17% of North Carolina: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

15% of North Carolina: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

7% of North Carolina: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

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

1% of North Carolina: No, but allow them to stay

Most Important

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

Ron Paul: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry aboutPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=5 Paul has a very high conviction score of 5 on Foreign Intervention

39% of North Carolina: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community

24% of North Carolina: No

19% of North Carolina: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security

11% of North Carolina: Yes

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

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

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

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

Most Important

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

Ron Paul: Yes, and only approve future wars through CongressPassion=4 Paul has a high passion score of 4 on Afghanistan Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Afghanistan

60% of North Carolina: Yes

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

12% of North Carolina: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

5% of North Carolina: No

More Important

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Ron Paul: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nationsPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Israel Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Israel

42% of North Carolina: Yes

14% of North Carolina: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

13% of North Carolina: No

12% of North Carolina: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

12% of North Carolina: No, we should be less involved

3% of North Carolina: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

2% of North Carolina: Not the current regime

1% of North Carolina: No, cut all support and aid

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and increase funding to support the Israeli government’s decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem

1% of North Carolina: Yes, and with more aid and support

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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Ron Paul: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weaponsPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Iran Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Iran

45% of North Carolina: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

31% of North Carolina: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

13% of North Carolina: Isolate through trade embargoes

6% of North Carolina: Iran does not threaten our national security and there is no proof they are building a nuclear weapon

3% of North Carolina: Ignore their threats and cease all contact

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

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

Ron Paul: Do not get involvedPassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Sudan Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan

74% of North Carolina: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

23% of North Carolina: Do not get involved

3% of North Carolina: Overthrow the current government and instill a democracy

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

Ron Paul: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choosePassion=3 Paul has a moderate passion score of 3 on Cuba Conviction=1 Paul has a very low conviction score of 1 on Cuba

51% of North Carolina: Yes

21% of North Carolina: No

18% of North Carolina: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

6% of North Carolina: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

4% of North Carolina: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country

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

Ron Paul: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.Passion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on United Nations Conviction=3 Paul has a moderate conviction score of 3 on United Nations

73% of North Carolina: Yes

9% of North Carolina: Scale back our current involvement

9% of North Carolina: No

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

4% of North Carolina: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Ron Paul: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo BayPassion=5 Paul has a very high passion score of 5 on Terrorism Conviction=4 Paul has a high conviction score of 4 on Terrorism

41% of North Carolina: No

22% of North Carolina: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

17% of North Carolina: Yes

8% of North Carolina: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

6% of North Carolina: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods

6% of North Carolina: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

Least Important

Should the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers adjust its Missouri River flood plan to prevent recent flooding that forced the evacuation of thousands of Iowans last summer?

Ron Paul:

100% of North Carolina: No