Virginia sides the most with Mitt Romney on domestic policy issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
They side on domestic policy issues with...
Patriot Act
Somewhat Important to me
Do you support the Patriot act?
Virginia and Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
Romney's similar answer: Yes, it is necessary to combat terrorism
Education
Somewhat Important to me
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Virginia and Romney: Yes, we should reward effective schools and punish ineffective schools
Affirmative Action
Somewhat Important to me
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Virginia and Goode: No, and laws should be passed prohibiting minority groups from receiving any favorable treatment
Johnson and Romney's similar answer: No
Gun Control
More Important to me
Do you support increased gun control?
Virginia: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
Stein and Anderson's similar answer: Yes
Drug Policy
Somewhat Important to me
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Virginia, Obama and Romney: No
Goode's similar answer: No, we should pass tougher drug laws
Internet
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Virginia: Yes
Campaign Finance
Somewhat Important to me
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Virginia and Stein: No, corporations are not people and should not be allowed to finance political campaigns
Anderson's similar answer: No
They do not side on domestic policy issues with...
Patriot Act
Somewhat Important to me
Do you support the Patriot act?
Stein: No, it is unconstitutional
Goode: Yes, it is necessary to combat terrorism
Johnson and Anderson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Education
Somewhat Important to me
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Obama and Stein: No
Johnson and Goode: The federal government should not be involved in education
Affirmative Action
Somewhat Important to me
Do you support affirmative action programs?
Obama and Anderson: Yes
Stein: Yes, and laws should be passed requiring all federal agencies to give favorable treatments to minorities
Gun Control
More Important to me
Do you support increased gun control?
Johnson and Romney: No
Obama: No, only for assault weapons
Goode: No, and the federal government should pass national “stand your ground” laws
Drug Policy
Somewhat Important to me
Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Anderson: Yes
Stein: Yes, but not all drugs
Johnson: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Internet
Somewhat Important to me
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Stein: No
Johnson: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
Goode: No, and enact legislation preventing any level of government policing the internet
Obama, Romney and Anderson: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Campaign Finance
Somewhat Important to me
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Obama and Romney: Yes
Johnson and Goode: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment
