Ohio sides with Jeff Sinnard on 21% of political issues

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Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Personal moral, religious, and medical decisions should be left up to the competent individual. We believe in freedom of reproductive choice, family planning, and the individual’s right to choose death with dignity including physician‐assisted end‐of‐life. Everyone has the right to timely obtain medications, properly and legally prescribed by their health care provider, from any licensed...Source

56% of Ohio: Yes

21% of Ohio: No

9% of Ohio: No, but they should be able to refuse artificial life support

7% of Ohio: Yes, but only after a psychological examination to prove they are in a sound mental state

5% of Ohio: Yes, but only if there is zero chance for recovery

2% of Ohio: Let each state decide

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What is your stance on abortion? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Pro-choice  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to make decisions regarding her pregnancy, including a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to...Source

44% of Ohio: Pro-choice

40% of Ohio: Pro-life

6% of Ohio: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health

5% of Ohio: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion

3% of Ohio: Pro-choice, but providing birth control, sex education, and social services could help reduce the number of abortions

1% of Ohio: Ban after the first trimester

1% of Ohio: Let each state decide

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Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:The President and Attorney General announced in February 2011 that the Department of Justice would no longer defend Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) against equal protection constitutional challenges brought by same-sex couples married under state law. President Obama also has expressed his support for the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation that would repeal DOMA and uphold the principle that the federal government should not deny gay and lesbian couples the same rights and
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54% of Ohio: Yes

32% of Ohio: No

4% of Ohio: No, allow civil unions for same-sex couples but don't call it marriage

3% of Ohio: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

3% of Ohio: Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse gay marriage ceremonies

2% of Ohio: Let each state decide

1% of Ohio: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:The President and the Democratic Party believe that women have a right to control their reproductive choices. Democrats support access to affordable family planning services, and President Obama and Democrats will continue to stand up to Republican efforts to defund Planned Parenthood health centers. The Affordable Care Act ensures that women have access to contraception in their health insurance plans, and the President has respected the principle of religious liberty....Source

46% of Ohio: No

38% of Ohio: Yes

8% of Ohio: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

4% of Ohio: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

3% of Ohio: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities

1% of Ohio: No, the government should sponsor abstinence education programs instead

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Should the federal government allow the death penalty? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed and there is irrefutable evidence  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:“Believe that the death penalty must not be arbitrary. DNA testing should be used in all appropriate circumstances, defendants should have effective assistance of counsel, and the administration of justice should be fair and...Source

65% of Ohio: Yes

20% of Ohio: No

9% of Ohio: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed and there is irrefutable evidence

3% of Ohio: Leave it up to the states

2% of Ohio: No, life in prison is a harsher sentence

1% of Ohio: No, too many people are innocently convicted

1% of Ohio: Yes, but allow the victim's family to decide the punishment

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Should the U.S. remove references to God from currency, federal buildings, national monuments and other aspects of government? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No, as long as there are no references to specific religions, a clear separation of church and state exists  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:President Barack Obama’s campaign took Romney’s comment as a veiled dig at the president. Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki fired back, "Look, this is nothing more than a desperate attack based on a false premise by the Romney team and its sad that the debate has been driven to this level of discourse. The president believes as much that God should be taken off a coin as he does that aliens will attack Florida. It’s an absurd question to be...Source

65% of Ohio: No

17% of Ohio: Yes

9% of Ohio: No, as long as there are no references to specific religions, a clear separation of church and state exists

5% of Ohio: Yes, but leave existing references and only remove future references

3% of Ohio: No, religion is an important aspect of America's heritage

2% of Ohio: Yes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:President Obama and the Democrats fought for the DREAM Act, legislation ensuring that young people who want to contribute fully to our society and serve our country are able to become legal residents and ultimately citizens....Source

44% of Ohio: No

30% of Ohio: Yes

10% of Ohio: Yes, if they were born here

6% of Ohio: Yes, but after they turn 18 and apply for citizenship

4% of Ohio: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship

3% of Ohio: No, all illegal immigrants should be deported

2% of Ohio: Yes, but after 4 years of military service or earning a college degree

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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, and grant them citizenship  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Slamming the Republican Congress for dropping the ball on immigration reform, Democratic legislative leaders on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping package of bills that would dramatically expand protections for illegal immigrants far beyond what's offered by any other state. The 10 pieces of legislation would offer state-subsidized health care coverage to the undocumented poor, make it illegal for businesses to discriminate against customers based on their immigration status or the language they...Source

66% of Ohio: No

13% of Ohio: Yes

7% of Ohio: Yes, if they pay taxes

4% of Ohio: No, but they should be allowed to purchase private healthcare

3% of Ohio: Yes, but only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

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

2% of Ohio: No, but their children should have access

2% of Ohio: No, deport illegal immigrants seeking healthcare

1% of Ohio: Yes, and grant them citizenship

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

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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Democrats know there is broad consensus to repair that system and strengthen our economy, and that the country urgently needs comprehensive immigration reform that brings undocumented immigrants out of the shadows and requires them to get right with the law, learn English, and pay taxes in order to get on a path to earn citizenship....Source

48% of Ohio: No

27% of Ohio: Yes

10% of Ohio: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals

7% of Ohio: Yes, but only if they pay taxes

5% of Ohio: No, fine companies that employ illegal immigrants

3% of Ohio: No, remove them from the U.S.

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

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Should law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes so that federal immigration authorities can take custody of them? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:That is why some Arizona Democrats say they are backing the legislation known as the Trust Act, even though it has little chance of passing this year in the Republican-controlled Legislature. The bill would prevent local police and jail officials from detaining immigrants on behalf of federal immigration authorities unless they had been convicted of serious...Source

57% of Ohio: Yes

17% of Ohio: No

13% of Ohio: No, only if they are convicted of a violent crime

9% of Ohio: Yes, all illegal immigrants should be turned over to federal authorities and deported

4% of Ohio: No, too many non-violent immigrants are deported

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Should illegal immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Opponents of the provision have argued that it gives people who entered the country illegally a leg up in the admissions process at schools that must turn other students away.

Democrats and some Republicans oppose a repeal, saying it would hurt students brought into the state as children by no fault of their own, and harm Texas' future skilled...Source

41% of Ohio: Yes

20% of Ohio: No

16% of Ohio: No, and illegal immigrants should be deported

11% of Ohio: Yes, as long as they pay taxes

7% of Ohio: No, they should pay the same rate as out-of-state students

2% of Ohio: Yes, but do not grant financial assistance and scholarships

2% of Ohio: Yes, and grant financial assistance and scholarships

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Do you support stronger measures to increase our border security? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No, just enforce the current border policy  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Tired of waiting for the GOP, House Democrats announced their own immigration bill Wednesday that grants illegal immigrants a path to citizenship but strips out the tough new border security measures passed by the Senate earlier this year.
Democrats said they took the bill that passed the Senate on a 68-32 vote and rewrote it, cutting out 20,000 new Border Patrol agents and 350 miles of fencing and additional technology. In place of those security measures, they inserted another House bill
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60% of Ohio: Yes

13% of Ohio: No

10% of Ohio: Yes, and allow bordering states to manage their own border security

9% of Ohio: No, make it easier for immigrants to access temporary work visas

6% of Ohio: No, just enforce the current border policy

2% of Ohio: No, and adopt an open border policy

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Should immigrants to the U.S. be required to learn English? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, but the government should provide free language learning courses  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Democrats know there is broad consensus to repair that system and strengthen our economy, and that the country urgently needs comprehensive immigration reform that brings undocumented immigrants out of the shadows and requires them to get right with the law, learn English, and pay taxes in order to get on a path to earn citizenship....Source

54% of Ohio: Yes

18% of Ohio: No

12% of Ohio: No, America has and always will be a melting pot of diversity

8% of Ohio: Yes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

5% of Ohio: Yes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

3% of Ohio: No, but remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

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Do you support the Patriot act? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:2012: The platform is silent on this issue. This isn't surprising since, at the urging of the Obama administration, congressional Democrats passed up the opportunity to reform the PATRIOT Act when they had a majority in both houses of Congress....Source

37% of Ohio: No

34% of Ohio: Yes

20% of Ohio: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

9% of Ohio: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

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Should federal government limit funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: The federal government should take over control of schools from the states  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:States were awarded points for satisfying certain educational policies, such as performance-based standards (often referred to as an Annual professional performance review) for teachers and principals, complying with Common Core standards, lifting caps on charter schools, turning around the lowest-performing schools, and building data...Source

45% of Ohio: No

35% of Ohio: Yes

10% of Ohio: Let each state decide

8% of Ohio: The federal government should not be involved in education

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

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Do you support affirmative action programs? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Regardless, we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:We support affirmative action to redress discrimination and to achieve the diversity from which all Americans...Source

46% of Ohio: No

25% of Ohio: Yes

19% of Ohio: Regardless, we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

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

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

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Do you support increased gun control? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Firearms. We recognize that the individual right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans' Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation. We understand the terrible consequences of gun violence; it serves as a reminder that life is fragile, and our time here is limited and precious. We believe in an honest, open national conversation about firearms. We can...Source

51% of Ohio: No

29% of Ohio: Yes

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

6% of Ohio: No, only for individuals with mental health issues and convicted felons

2% of Ohio: No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

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

1% of Ohio: No, only for assault weapons

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, most but not all drugs  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Bring to justice those bringing drugs to America We will increase efforts to combat drug-trafficking throughout the Caribbean and ensure that those involved in bringing drugs into the U.S. are brought to justice. We will assist in combating corruption so that funds made available for development are used appropriately. Source: The Democratic Platform for America, p.11 , Jul 10, 2004 Drugs in prison: get clean to get out We have to test prisoners for drugs while they are in jail, treat them, and...Source

37% of Ohio: No

33% of Ohio: Yes

19% of Ohio: Yes, most but not all drugs

8% of Ohio: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use

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

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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:The platform goes on to argue that the Obama administration has worked to strike a balance between preserving online intellectual property while also allowing Internet users to enjoy online privacy — The White House opposed the Stop Online Piracy Act in part because it believed the bill didn't reach that...Source

66% of Ohio: No

15% of Ohio: Yes

8% of Ohio: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

7% of Ohio: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government

4% of Ohio: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet

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Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:It took Democrats a while to warm up to super PACs, but their glee over 2012 is — for now — eclipsing any moral qualms about big money eroding democracy, and they’re already busy at work courting their wealthiest supporters and planning even more ambitious efforts for future...Source

50% of Ohio: No

25% of Ohio: Yes

18% of Ohio: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns

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

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Should there be term limits set for members of Congress? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, term limits are a necessary political apparatus to prevent corruption in our government  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Even after the 2012 election in which Americans re-elected most of the sitting members of the U.S. House and Senate -- as is typical in national elections -- three-quarters of Americans say that, given the opportunity, they would vote "for" term limits for members of both houses of...Source

63% of Ohio: Yes

18% of Ohio: Yes, term limits are a necessary political apparatus to prevent corruption in our government

15% of Ohio: No

4% of Ohio: No, legislating is a complicated process that could be thrown into turmoil if too many congressman do not have enough experience

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Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Montgomery County “good government” Democrats are organizing their opposition against the “atrocious gerrymandering” in the congressional redistricting that is on the ballot for voter approval as Question...Source

61% of Ohio: Yes

15% of Ohio: No

13% of Ohio: Yes, gerrymandering gives an unfair advantage to the party in power during redistricting

7% of Ohio: Yes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

2% of Ohio: No, there is no better alternative

1% of Ohio: No, gerrymandering allows officials to more effectively represent the interests of their constituency

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Should cases of sexual assault in the military be handled by a panel of independent prosecutors? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, the military courts have demonstrated they are unfit to handle these cases  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:It’s backed across the political spectrum, but by more Democrats and independents (about six in 10 in both cases), than Republicans (53...Source

58% of Ohio: Yes

17% of Ohio: No

12% of Ohio: Yes, the military courts have demonstrated they are unfit to handle these cases

7% of Ohio: No, it should be prosecuted using the court-martial powers under the UCMJ

6% of Ohio: No, but provide a safer environment for victims to report crimes

1% of Ohio: Regardless, women should not serve in the military

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Should the U.S. Government grant immunity to Edward Snowden? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:"This is deliberately taking highly, highly super-compartmented classified information and giving it directly out," Nelson said. The whistleblower, 29-year-old Edward Snowden, he added, "ought to be prosecuted under law - extradited and prosecuted. We cannot have national security if our secrets cannot be...Source

38% of Ohio: No

26% of Ohio: Yes

11% of Ohio: Yes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act

9% of Ohio: No, but investigate the CIA and NSA directors as well

9% of Ohio: No, he should be returned to the U.S. to stand trial and face the consequences of his actions

7% of Ohio: Yes, investigate the CIA and NSA directors instead

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Should the federal government fund stem cell research? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Further, the President issued an executive order repealing the restrictions on embryonic stem cell research and signed into law the Christopher and Dana Reeves Paralysis Act, the first piece of comprehensive legislation aimed at improving the lives of Americans living with...Source

61% of Ohio: Yes

20% of Ohio: No

11% of Ohio: Yes, as long as they are non-fetal stem cells

8% of Ohio: No, leave funding and research to the private sector

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Do you believe the theory of Evolution? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard:   This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:38% of Democrats believe humans were created in their present form by God 10,000 years...Source

50% of Ohio: Yes

26% of Ohio: No

8% of Ohio: Regardless, all theories should be taught in school

5% of Ohio: Yes, but I believe the intelligent design theory

4% of Ohio: Up for debate

3% of Ohio: Yes, evolution is a fact

3% of Ohio: Yes, and should be required in public schools

1% of Ohio: 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? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Not during a recession  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:We support expanding and making permanent the Research and Experimentation Tax Credit. President Obama has charted a new mission for NASA to lead us to a future that builds on America’s legacy of innovation and exploration. Democrats reformed the patent system to speed approval of investors’ patents and provide alternatives to wasteful litigation.
...Source

52% of Ohio: Yes

27% of Ohio: No

8% of Ohio: Not during a recession

5% of Ohio: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

4% of Ohio: Leave funding and research to the private sector

3% of Ohio: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector

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

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Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Extend only for those making less than $250,000  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:To help spur economic growth, President Obama and the Democratic Party cut taxes for every working family—providing $3,600 in tax relief to the typical family over the President's first term in office—and we are committed to extending the middle class tax cuts for the 98 percent of American families who make less than $250,000 a year, and we will not raise taxes on...Source

41% of Ohio: Yes

36% of Ohio: No

11% of Ohio: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

5% of Ohio: Reform to a flat tax system

4% of Ohio: Abolish the IRS and pass the Fair Tax legislation

2% of Ohio: Abolish all income taxes

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

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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:With farm incomes at near record levels, the Obama administration is proposing sharp cuts to agriculture subsidies in the 2014 fiscal year budget plan it unveiled...Source

36% of Ohio: Yes

33% of Ohio: No

16% of Ohio: Yes, but only subsidize small local farms instead of large corporations

7% of Ohio: No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

6% of Ohio: Yes, as long as it is a temporary measure to stabilize prices

2% of Ohio: Yes, as long as they are organic farms

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:President Obama and Democrats are committed to raising the minimum wage to $10.10. It's the right thing to do for American workers and families.

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42% of Ohio: No

40% of Ohio: Yes

4% of Ohio: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

3% of Ohio: No, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

3% of Ohio: No, increasing the minimum wage will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

3% of Ohio: Leave it up to the states to decide

2% of Ohio: Yes, and make it a living wage

1% of Ohio: No, and eliminate all federal wage standards

1% of Ohio: Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Democrats have been pressing for a one-year increase in the nation's $16.7 trillion debt ceiling without any of the spending cuts or policy changes Republicans are...Source

59% of Ohio: No

23% of Ohio: Yes

9% of Ohio: No, cut spending

6% of Ohio: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

2% of Ohio: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

1% of Ohio: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

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

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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, but with more restrictions 

57% of Ohio: No

25% of Ohio: Yes

6% of Ohio: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to fail

6% of Ohio: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

3% of Ohio: Yes, but only on the condition that top management be fired without compensation

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

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Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:By expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, and supporting unemployment insurance benefits and food stamps, the Recovery Act kept seven million people out of poverty and reduced poverty for 32 million more in...Source

69% of Ohio: Yes

14% of Ohio: No, but in order to receive benefits they should be looking for a job or enrolled in education and job training programs

8% of Ohio: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work

5% of Ohio: No

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

2% of Ohio: No, but their benefits would expire after two years of unemployment

1% of Ohio: No, "workfare" is a form of slave labor

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Should the U.S. reduce corporate income tax rates? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:The President is calling on the Congress to immediately begin work on individual and business tax reform that contributes to deficit reduction and increases the incentive to create and retain high-quality jobs in the United States. The President laid out a framework for business tax reform that contains the following five elements: (1) Eliminate loopholes and subsides, broaden the base and cut the corporate tax...Source

40% of Ohio: No

31% of Ohio: Yes

9% of Ohio: No, corporations should pay a 35% tax rate just like the average American taxpayer and heavily penalized if they don't

7% of Ohio: Yes, but eliminate loopholes and require corporations to pay a minimum tax

5% of Ohio: Switch to a flat tax with no deductions

3% of Ohio: Yes, but only for corporations that hire exclusively in the U.S.

3% of Ohio: No, raise corporate income tax rates

2% of Ohio: Yes, and abolish corporate income taxes

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Should pension plans for federal, state and local government workers be transitioned into private plans? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Democrats want to make it easier for all Americans to participate in retirement accounts at work and support a system where employees have pension portability, so workers don’t lose their pension if they change
...Source

40% of Ohio: Yes

36% of Ohio: No

9% of Ohio: Yes, phase out into privately managed plan for future workers

8% of Ohio: No, current pensions play an important role in the well being of our senior citizens

7% of Ohio: Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

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Should Wall Street executives be criminally charged for their roles in the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Brian Gardner, director of Washington research for Keefe Bruyette & Woods, said he expects Senate Democrats to seek a commitment to the Justice Department’s more recent policy of aggressive prosecution. “I expect Democratic senators will elicit promises from Lynch to continue that,” he said, adding that he would not expect Lynch, if confirmed, to be run the department very differently from...Source

60% of Ohio: Yes

16% of Ohio: Yes, these executives committed fraud and should be fined and jailed for their roles in creating the largest financial crisis since the great depression

14% of Ohio: No

7% of Ohio: No, lawmakers are more to blame for allowing the subprime mortgage crisis to occur

3% of Ohio: No, the banks have already paid fines and jailing these executives could destabilize our financial system

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Do you support Obama's MyRA savings account initiative for workers who don't have access to a 401k?  ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:MyRA is a specific way in which we can help hardworking Americans save for the
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40% of Ohio: Yes

37% of Ohio: No

10% of Ohio: Yes, it's a safe and easy way for low-income Americans to save for retirement

10% of Ohio: No, the plan is redundant and inferior to Roth IRA plans

3% of Ohio: No, the 2% return rate is too low

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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:President Obama and the Democratic Party maintain an unshakable commitment to Israel’s security. A strong and secure Israel is vital to the United States not simply because we share strategic interests, but also because we share common values. For this reason, despite budgetary constraints, the President has worked with Congress to increase security assistance to Israel every single year since taking office, providing nearly $10 billion in the past three years. The administration has also...Source

49% of Ohio: Yes

17% of Ohio: No

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

9% of Ohio: No, we should be less involved

7% of Ohio: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

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

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

1% of Ohio: Not the current administration

1% of Ohio: Yes, and with more aid and support

1% of Ohio: Yes, and increase funding to support the decision to move the embassy to Jerusalem

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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Because despite agreeing a few days ago to relax restrictions on selling food and medicine to Cuba, the House Republican leadership, supported by a number of Democrats, held out against moves to relax the law forbidding Americans from spending money in Cuba, which effectively outlaws most tourism. Read more: Do We Really Need an Embargo Against Cuba? - TIME...Source

49% of Ohio: Yes

27% of Ohio: No

12% of Ohio: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place

8% of Ohio: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose

4% of Ohio: 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? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party: International institutions—most prominently the United Nations—have been a centerpiece of international order since the mid-20th century. And just as American leadership was essential to forging the architecture for international cooperation after World War II, the President and the Democratic Party are committed to modernizing its infrastructure for the 21st century—working to reform international bodies and strengthen national and multilateral capabilities to advance peace,...Source

68% of Ohio: Yes

12% of Ohio: No

8% of Ohio: Scale back our current involvement

6% of Ohio: Yes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

5% of Ohio: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Advancing our interests may involve new actions and policies to confront threats like terrorism, but the President and the Democratic Party believe these practices must always be in line with our Constitution, preserve our people's privacy and civil liberties, and withstand the checks and balances that have served us so well. That is why the President banned torture without exception in his first week in office. That is why we are reforming military commissions to bring them in line with...Source

51% of Ohio: No

15% of Ohio: Yes

14% of Ohio: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

8% of Ohio: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods

6% of Ohio: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay

5% of Ohio: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts

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Should the government decrease military spending? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:The U.S. Democratic Party’s 2012 policy platform signals it would welcome additional Pentagon spending reductions, and targets for cuts “outdated Cold War-era systems” such as nuclear...Source

55% of Ohio: No

36% of Ohio: Yes

7% of Ohio: Do not change current military budget

2% of Ohio: No, increase the military budget

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Should the military fly drones over foreign countries to gain intelligence and kill suspected terrorists? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Nearly 6 in 10 Democrats favor using drones to target terrorist groups, while only 16 percent are opposed. Among Republicans, 72 percent are in favor and only 10 percent are...Source

53% of Ohio: Yes

22% of Ohio: No

9% of Ohio: No, only to gather intelligence, not to kill suspected terrorists

6% of Ohio: Yes, but only with permission from the country in question

5% of Ohio: No, the U.S. military does not have the right to fly unmanned aircraft over foreign countries without a Congressional declaration of war.

4% of Ohio: Yes, the U.S. needs to use all means necessary to combat terrorism

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Should the U.S. continue NSA surveillance of its allies? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No, spying on our allies will severely damage our reputation abroad  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:President Barack Obama banned U.S. eavesdropping on the leaders of close friends and allies on Friday and began reining in the vast collection of Americans' phone data in a series of limited reforms triggered by Edward Snowden's...Source

36% of Ohio: Yes

34% of Ohio: No

18% of Ohio: No, spying on our allies will severely damage our reputation abroad

13% of Ohio: Yes, surveillance of all foreign countries is essential to tracking potential terrorist threats

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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:The national security threat from climate change is real, urgent, and severe. The change wrought by a warming planet will lead to new conflicts over refugees and resources; new suffering from drought and famine; catastrophic natural disasters; and the degradation of vital ecosystems across the globe....Source

48% of Ohio: Yes

36% of Ohio: No

7% of Ohio: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

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

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

1% of Ohio: Regardless, we cannot afford to devote government resources to prevent it

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Ms. Pelosi and her fellow Democrats say that they are making the change reluctantly but that the political climate rendered it impossible to try to retain the drilling ban this year. So rather than see the moratorium expire and open the way to drilling as close as three miles from the coast, they said they were pushing any drilling at least 50 miles offshore, requiring states to agree to it and tying the whole package to a series of clean energy initiatives that have so far languished in...Source

54% of Ohio: Yes

31% of Ohio: No

7% of Ohio: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

3% of Ohio: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources

3% of Ohio: No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

1% of Ohio: Nationalize the energy sector

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

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Should National Parks continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Democrats will continue to work with local communities to conserve our publicly- owned lands and dramatically expand investments in conserving and restoring forests, grasslands, and wetlands across America for generations to come. We will ensure that our National Parks are protected while expanding opportunities for Americans to visit and experience these national treasures....Source

84% of Ohio: Yes

5% of Ohio: No

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

2% of Ohio: Yes, but allow limited logging, drilling, and mining

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

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

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

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Should the federal government continue to give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:President Barack Obama’s proposed budget calls for a permanent extension and expansion of the production credit at a cost of $19.3 billion over the next decade. Renewing expired tax breaks for the energy industry is a priority for Senator Ron Wyden, the Oregon Democrat who leads the chamber’s Finance Committee. He is planning a vote on restoring the measures in the next few months....Source

50% of Ohio: Yes

31% of Ohio: No

7% of Ohio: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas

6% of Ohio: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy

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

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

Somewhat Important

Should the United States require labeling of genetically engineered foods? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes 

68% of Ohio: Yes

12% of Ohio: No

9% of Ohio: Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food

3% of Ohio: I have not seen convincing evidence on either side to give an opinion at the moment

3% of Ohio: Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering but I don't trust the motives of the food companies

2% of Ohio: No, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling GMO foods adds an unfounded stigma to the science

1% of Ohio: Yes, and ban all genetically modified foods

1% of Ohio: No, there is broad scientific consensus that GMO foods pose no greater risk over conventional food

1% of Ohio: Regardless, producers should not be able to patent genetically modified foods

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?  ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: No  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:State Sen. Daylin Leach, a Democrat from suburban Philadelphia, says he opposed the bill because, “At a time when we are closing our schools and eliminating vital human services, to leave billions on the table as a gift to industry that is already going to be making billions is obscene.” State Rep. Mark Cohen, a Democrat from Philadelphia, like most of the Democrats in the General Assembly, agrees. The legislation, he says, “produces far too little revenue for local...Source

41% of Ohio: Yes

34% of Ohio: No

8% of Ohio: No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

7% of Ohio: No, we should pursue more sustainable energy sources instead

6% of Ohio: Yes, but increase oversight

4% of Ohio: Yes, but not in heavily populated areas

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Should the US provide incentives for heavy duty trucks to run on natural gas or alternative fuel? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: Yes  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:We can further cut our reliance on oil with increased energy efficiency in buildings, industry, and homes, and through the promotion of advanced vehicles, fuel economy standards, and the greater use of natural gas in transportation....Source

68% of Ohio: Yes

32% of Ohio: No

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Do you support the adoption of Common Core national educational standards? ^{stats Discuss}

Jeff Sinnard: I support the concept but not the implementation  This candidate has not given us their official stance yet but voting records from <a href="http://www.opencongress.org/people/votes_with_party/house/republican" target="_blank">OpenCongress.org</a> show that politicians vote along party lines over 93% of the time. Based on this candidate’s party affiliation, they would most likely choose this answer based on the following stance from the Democratic Party:Many Democratic critics say that while they don’t oppose the idea of national standards, the Common Core is not based on research and that parts of it ignore what is known about how students learn, especially in the area of early childhood education. They also say that despite promises to the contrary, the core-aligned standardized tests won’t be dramatically better in assessing student achievement than the older tests. Some former core supporters, such as award-winning New York...Source

40% of Ohio: No

34% of Ohio: Yes

7% of Ohio: No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

7% of Ohio: No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

5% of Ohio: Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

3% of Ohio: I support the concept but not the implementation

2% of Ohio: Yes, national educational standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

1% of Ohio: No, the Common Core Standards are a watered down version of my state's current education standards