Virginia sides with Rocky Anderson on 27% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.

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

Rocky Anderson: Extend only for those making less than $250,000Passion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Taxes Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Taxes Source

37% of Virginia: No

30% of Virginia: Yes

18% of Virginia: Extend only for those making less than $250,000

7% of Virginia: Reform to a flat tax system

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

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

2% of Virginia: Abolish all income taxes

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

Rocky Anderson: Regardless, we should instead enact legislation that prevents banks from becoming too big to failPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Financial Regulation Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Financial Regulation Source

40% of Virginia: No

25% of Virginia: Yes

14% of Virginia: Yes, but with more restrictions

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

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

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

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

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Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Rocky Anderson: Yes Source

44% of Virginia: Yes

29% of Virginia: No

14% of Virginia: Yes, and adjust the wage level according to inflation every year

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

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

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Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Global Warming Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Global Warming Source

59% of Virginia: Yes

17% of Virginia: No

13% of Virginia: Regardless, we should incentivize the private sector to develop cleaner and efficient fuels

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

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

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

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

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Alternative Engery Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Alternative Engery

50% of Virginia: Yes

24% of Virginia: No

10% of Virginia: Yes, the future of our economy relies on the creation of jobs in sustainable energy

9% of Virginia: Yes, the wind power industry is an important alternative to coal and natural gas

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

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

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

Rocky Anderson: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internetPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Internet Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Internet Source

64% of Virginia: No

11% of Virginia: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet

11% of Virginia: Yes

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

6% of Virginia: 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)?

Rocky Anderson: NoPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Campaign Finance Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Campaign Finance Source

50% of Virginia: No

23% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Afghanistan Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Afghanistan Source

57% of Virginia: Yes

18% of Virginia: Yes, bring a majority of the troops home but maintain a strong diplomatic presence

13% of Virginia: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished

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

5% of Virginia: No

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

Rocky Anderson: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international communityPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Foreign Intervention Source

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

21% of Virginia: No

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

12% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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

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

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How should the U.S. deal with Iran?

Rocky Anderson: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weaponsPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Iran Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Iran Source

46% of Virginia: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons

30% of Virginia: Strategically eliminate their nuclear bomb making capabilities

14% of Virginia: Isolate through trade embargoes

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

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

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

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

Rocky Anderson: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese militaryPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Sudan Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Sudan Source

76% of Virginia: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military

22% of Virginia: Do not get involved

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

Least Important

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

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Cuba Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba Source

52% of Virginia: Yes

20% of Virginia: No

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

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

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

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Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Marijuana Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Marijuana Source

45% of Virginia: Yes

24% of Virginia: No

22% of Virginia: Yes. Legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

7% of Virginia: Yes, but only for medical use

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

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

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Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?

Rocky Anderson: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfallPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Social Security Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Social Security Source

23% of Virginia: Keep "as is"

16% of Virginia: Expand

16% of Virginia: Privatize the current system by allowing younger workers to contribute a portion of their payroll tax obligation to a private investment account

11% of Virginia: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer

10% of Virginia: Dismantle

9% of Virginia: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall

8% of Virginia: Reform the current system into a voluntary “opt-in” program

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

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

Rocky Anderson: Yes, but it was not big enoughPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Economic Stimulus Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Economic Stimulus Source

42% of Virginia: No

40% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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

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

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Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?

Rocky Anderson:

39% of Virginia: No

33% of Virginia: Yes

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

11% of Virginia: Yes, but cut corn and factory farm subsidies

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Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?

Rocky Anderson: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spendingPassion=5 Anderson has a very high passion score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Debt Ceiling Source

47% of Virginia: No

18% of Virginia: Yes

15% of Virginia: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending

10% of Virginia: No, cut spending

6% of Virginia: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich

3% of Virginia: Yes, raise the debt ceiling during a recession

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

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Welfare Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Welfare

62% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

3% of Virginia: No

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

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

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

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Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?

Rocky Anderson: NoPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Oil Drilling Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Oil Drilling Source

41% of Virginia: Yes

31% of Virginia: No

17% of Virginia: Incentivize the private sector to develop alternative forms of energy

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

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

1% of Virginia: Nationalize the energy sector

1% of Virginia: 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?

Rocky Anderson: Passion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on National Parks

83% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

3% of Virginia: Yes, but allow more public access

2% of Virginia: No

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

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

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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Stem Cell Research Conviction=1 Anderson has a very low conviction score of 1 on Stem Cell Research

60% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

12% of Virginia: No

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Do you believe the theory of Evolution?

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Evolution Conviction=1 Anderson has a very low conviction score of 1 on Evolution

53% of Virginia: Yes

14% of Virginia: No

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

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

5% of Virginia: Yes, Evolution is a fact

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

4% of Virginia: Up for debate

1% of Virginia: 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?

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

45% of Virginia: Yes

19% of Virginia: No

13% of Virginia: Not during a recession

11% of Virginia: Incentivize the private sector to develop space technology

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

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

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

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Do you support the Patriot act?

Rocky Anderson: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillancePassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Patriot Act Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Patriot Act Source

37% of Virginia: No

28% of Virginia: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers

27% of Virginia: Yes

7% of Virginia: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Education Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Education

50% of Virginia: No

20% of Virginia: Yes

16% of Virginia: Let each state decide

11% of Virginia: The federal government should not be involved in education

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

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Do you support affirmative action programs?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Affirmative Action Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Affirmative Action Source

34% of Virginia: No

33% of Virginia: No, but we should offer social programs to address poverty regardless of race or ethnicity

25% of Virginia: Yes

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

1% of Virginia: 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?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Gun Control Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Gun Control Source

37% of Virginia: Yes

37% of Virginia: No

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

8% of Virginia: Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

4% of Virginia: No, only for assault weapons

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

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

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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=3 Anderson has a moderate passion score of 3 on Drug Policy Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Drug Policy Source

44% of Virginia: No

36% of Virginia: Yes, but not all drugs

12% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Immigration Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Immigration Source

33% of Virginia: Yes

26% of Virginia: No

14% of Virginia: Yes, if they were born here

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Immigration Healthcare Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigration Healthcare

53% of Virginia: No

15% of Virginia: Yes

11% of Virginia: Yes, if they pay taxes

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

6% of Virginia: Only for life threatening emergencies or infectious diseases

4% of Virginia: No, but their children should have access

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

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

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

1% of Virginia: Yes, and grant them citizenship

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

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Immigrant Laborers Conviction=5 Anderson has a very high conviction score of 5 on Immigrant Laborers Source

33% of Virginia: No

24% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

Rocky Anderson: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.Passion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Israel Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Israel Source

41% of Virginia: Yes

13% of Virginia: Yes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

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

13% of Virginia: We should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

12% of Virginia: No

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

2% of Virginia: Not the current regime

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

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

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

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

Rocky Anderson: Passion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on United Nations Conviction=2 Anderson has a low conviction score of 2 on United Nations

74% of Virginia: Yes

9% of Virginia: Scale back our current involvement

8% of Virginia: No

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

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

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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?

Rocky Anderson: Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courtsPassion=1 Anderson has a very low passion score of 1 on Terrorism Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Terrorism Source

40% of Virginia: No

24% of Virginia: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture

17% of Virginia: Yes

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

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

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

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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?

Rocky Anderson: YesPassion=2 Anderson has a low passion score of 2 on Government Mandates Conviction=3 Anderson has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Government Mandates Source

39% of Virginia: Yes

36% of Virginia: No

15% of Virginia: No, it should be covered like any other prescription

6% of Virginia: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate

4% of Virginia: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities

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

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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?

Rocky Anderson: NoPassion=4 Anderson has a high passion score of 4 on Death Penalty Conviction=4 Anderson has a high conviction score of 4 on Death Penalty Source

52% of Virginia: Yes

25% of Virginia: No

15% of Virginia: Yes, but only in certain circumstances in which a heinous crime has been committed

8% of Virginia: Leave it up to the states