I side with Barack Obama on 55% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
Social
Most Important
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Your answers: Yes
Immigration
More Important
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship
Your similar answer: Yes
Most Important
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Barack Obama: Yes
Your similar answer: Yes, create a simple path to citizenship for non-violent criminals
Foreign Policy
Somewhat Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Barack Obama: Isolate through trade embargoes
Your similar answer: Ignore their threats and cease all contact
Least Important
How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Your answers: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Your answers: Yes
Science
More Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Your answers: Yes
the Environment
Somewhat Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Your answers: Yes
Less Important
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Barack Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land
Your similar answer: Yes
Domestic Policy
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Barack Obama: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Your similar answer: No
the Economy
Less Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Your answers: No
Issues we do not side on...
Domestic Policy
More Important
Do you support the Patriot act?
Barack Obama: Yes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers
You: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Barack Obama: Only in matters of national security, human rights violations, or specifically asked by the international community
You: No, and dramatically decrease our military while abolishing the CIA and NSA
Most Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Barack Obama: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
You: Yes
More Important
Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No, cut all support and aid
Somewhat Important
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Barack Obama: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place
You: Yes, end embargoes with all countries and allow U.S. businesses to do business with any country
Somewhat Important
Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Barack Obama: No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture
You: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Social
More Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Barack Obama: Pro-choice
You: Pro-choice, I don't agree with it but it's not my right or the government's to ban abortion
Less Important
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities
You: No, it should be covered like any other prescription
More Important
Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Immigration
Somewhat Important
Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Barack Obama: No, but their children should have access
You: No, the government should not subsidize healthcare
Healthcare
Somewhat Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Barack Obama: Expand
You: Reform
Least Important
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No
Most Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Barack Obama: No
You: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
Science
Somewhat Important
Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
Somewhat Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Barack Obama: No
You: Leave funding and research to the private sector
the Economy
Less Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending
You: No
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions
You: No
the Environment
Less Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Barack Obama: Yes
You: No