I side with Mitt Romney on 63% of issues in the 2012 Presidential election.
Issues we side on...
the Economy
More Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Mitt Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer
Ron Paul: Dismantle
Most Important
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: No, I'm against any type of federal stimulus
More Important
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: Abolish all income taxes
Most Important
Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?
Mitt Romney: Leave it up to the states to decide
Ron Paul: No, eliminate all federal wage standards
Most Important
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: No, cut spending
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Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: No, remove the federal reserve and go back to the gold standard
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Should able-bodied, mentally capable adults who receive welfare be required to work?
Mitt Romney: Yes, adults who receive government benefits should be required to work
Ron Paul: Yes, and eliminate welfare all together as it is not authorized in the Constitution
Immigration
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Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Their answers: No
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Should illegal immigrants be given access to government-subsidized healthcare?
Their answers: No
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Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Their answers: No
Domestic Policy
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Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: The federal government should not be involved in education
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Do you support affirmative action programs?
Their answers: No
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Do you support increased gun control?
Their answers: No
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Should the federal government regulate the internet to deter online piracy?
Mitt Romney: No, the government should prosecute copyright violators but not regulate the internet
Ron Paul: No, industries should address their piracy issues instead of the government
Most Important
Should corporations and unions be permitted to fund broadcast advertisements backing political candidates through political action committees (Super PACS)?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: Yes, any restriction on campaign spending violates the first amendment
Social
Less Important
What is your stance on abortion?
Mitt Romney: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health
Ron Paul: Pro-life
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Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: No, let the insurance companies decide instead of a government mandate
Science
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Should the federal government fund stem cell research?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: No, leave funding and research to the private sector
the Environment
Most Important
Should we expand our offshore oil drilling?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: Deregulate and let the free market determine the best energy sources
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Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: No, there is no reason for the government to own so much land
Healthcare
Most Important
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Mitt Romney: Reform
Ron Paul: Dismantle
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Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Mitt Romney: Yes, I support a majority of the plan but not all aspects
Ron Paul: No, open the markets so insurers can compete across state lines and drive down costs
Foreign Policy
More Important
Should the U.S. intervene in the affairs of other countries?
Mitt Romney: Only if there is a direct threat to our national security
Ron Paul: No, we have more important domestic issues to worry about
Least Important
How should the U.S. deal with Iran?
Mitt Romney: Isolate through trade embargoes
Ron Paul: Maintain diplomacy while discouraging use of nuclear weapons
Somewhat Important
Should the U.S. maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Mitt Romney: Scale back our current involvement
Ron Paul: No, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.
Issues we do not side on...
the Economy
Most Important
Should the federal government subsidize U.S. farmers?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: No
the Environment
Most Important
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control
Ron Paul: Regardless, we should not devote government resources to prevent it
Domestic Policy
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Do you support the Patriot act?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: No, and pass strict laws prohibiting any government surveillance
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Are you in favor of decriminalizing all drugs?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time for drug use
Foreign Policy
Most Important
Should the U.S. end the war in Afghanistan?
Mitt Romney: No, not until all U.S. military leaders are confident the mission has been accomplished
Ron Paul: Yes, and only approve future wars through Congress
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Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: No, we should not give aid to any foreign nations
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How should the U.S. handle the genocide in Sudan?
Mitt Romney: Support a NATO effort to contain the Sudanese military
Ron Paul: Do not get involved
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Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: Yes, allow Americans to travel to any country they choose
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Should foreign terrorism suspects be given constitutional rights?
Mitt Romney: No, they are not U.S. citizens and should be subject to enhanced interrogation methods
Ron Paul: Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
Healthcare
Most Important
Should marijuana be legalized in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No
Ron Paul: Yes, and immediately free all citizens jailed for drug offenses
Social
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Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman
Ron Paul: Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision
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Should the federal government allow the death penalty?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: Leave it up to the states
Science
Less Important
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Mitt Romney: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism
Ron Paul: No
Most Important
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Mitt Romney: Yes
Ron Paul: Regardless, we should only use government funds for national defense purposes and leave exploration to the private sector