Here are your answers compared to this voter’s answers.
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Social › Abortion
5>5 Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child |
Social › Gay Marriage
5>5 Personal answerNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage |
the Economy › Equal Pay
5>5 Personal answerYes where circumstances are similar, but some accommodation must be made for differences in seniority and productivity regardless of gender. |
Domestic Policy › Gun Control
5>5 Personal answerNo |
Crime › Police Body Cameras
5>5 Personal answerYes, this will protect the safety and rights of police officers and citizens |
Social › Marital Rape
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Social › Gender Identity
5>5 Personal answerNo, there are only two genders which are genetically not psychologically determined |
Social › Religious Freedom Act
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
5>5 Personal answerBanned? No. But we need to be fairly certain that anyone we allow to immigrate here (regardless of religion or place of origin) are not coming here for criminal purposes. Point of origin and religious affiliation are simply two among many data points which need to be evaluated, but no one should be banned on this basis alone. |
Social › Planned Parenthood Funding
5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as funding is not used for abortion procedures |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
5>5 Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
the Environment › Climate Change
5>5 Personal answerYes, but only if they believe there is a realistic chance that it will work. Otherwise those resources would be better spent on programs to deal with the consequences of climate change. |
the Economy › Paid Sick Leave
5>5 Personal answerYes, but some reasonable limits would have to be imposed. |
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
5>5 Personal answerYes, for most but not all drugs |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
5>5 Personal answerNo |
Domestic Policy › Muslim Surveillance
5>5 Personal answerPolice should be allowed to increase surveillance in areas of increased illegal activity. It should not be based upon the religion of the people in the neighborhood, but the authorities should not be unable to increase surveillance because they are afraid of the perception of profiling either. |
Immigration › Immigration
5>5 Personal answerYes, if they were born here. Additionally, there should be a path to citizenship for the parents as long as they are not otherwise disqualified (criminal history, etc.). |
Education › Student Loans
5>5 Personal answerNo |
Social › Death Penalty
5>5 Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Healthcare › Marijuana
5>5 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Social › Government Mandates
5>5 Personal answerNo, it should be covered like any other prescription |
Domestic Policy › NSA Domestic Surveillance
5>5 Personal answerNo, only with a warrant showing probable cause of criminal activity |
Domestic Policy › Gerrymandering
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Social › Women in Combat
5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Immigration › Illegal Immigrant Detainment
5>5 Personal answerThey should be able to temporarily detain them until their status is determined. If they are wanted upon some charge by the federal authorities, then they should be turned over. If there are no outstanding charges then they should be released, but federal should be notified. |
Healthcare › Medicaid
5>5 Personal answerYes, and also increase anti-fraud efforts. |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
5>5 Personal answerYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines |
Immigration › Border Security
5>5 Personal answerNo, just enforce the current border policy |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
5>5 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Environment › Alternative Energy
5>5 Personal answerYes in the short term, but they will have to be weaned off of government subsidies if wind power is to be a viable part of the long term solution to our energy issues. |
Immigration › Immigration Healthcare
5>5 Personal answerIllegal immigrants should not be subsidized although they should be able to purchase private insurance. Additionally, they should be able to obtain subsidized healthcare for children born in the U.S. (and thereby U.S. citizens) without fear of deportation. |
Immigration › Immigrant Laborers
5>5 Personal answerYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record |
Elections › Voter Fraud
5>5 Personal answerYes, but free photo ID must be made readily available to those who do not have a driver's license or other appropriate ID. |
Domestic Policy › Patriot Act
5>5 Personal answerYes, but limit the scope of the government’s powers |
the Economy › Government Spending
5>5 Personal answerYes. As much as possible should come from reductions in waste and redundant programs. Deficit spending cannot be sustained indefinitely, and the current size of the debt limits the options available when an emergency presents itself. |
Foreign Policy › Israel
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
5>5 Personal answerNo. However, they should be encouraged to, as it will make their lives in their adopted country significantly easier. Free or subsidized English courses would be an appropriate way to do so. |
Domestic Policy › Net Neutrality
5>5 Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet |
Social › First Amendment
5>5 Personal answerNo, as long as it does not reference a specific religion |
Domestic Policy › Gun Liability
5>5 Personal answerNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence |
Social › Euthanasia
5>5 Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
5>5 Personal answerI am in favor of increasing the number of work visas allowed (for all labor, not just skilled labor), but increased oversight is also necessary so that potential employers do not use the threat of foreign workers as a means to hold down wages. |
Domestic Policy › Affirmative Action
5>5 Personal answerRegardless, we should create more social programs to address poverty |
the Economy › Labor Unions
5>5 Personal answerHelp |
the Economy › Capital Gains Tax
5>5 Personal answerCapital gains should be taxed no differently than other sources of income. |
Immigration › In-State Tuition
5>5 Personal answerYes, but deny eligibility for financial assistance and scholarships |
Education › Common Core
5>5 Personal answerYes, I support the concept but not the current implementation |
the Environment › Oil Drilling
5>5 Personal answerYes, but only where and when it is deemed safe. |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Healthcare › Obamacare
5>5 Personal answerYes I support the idea behind it, but the current system appears to be faltering. This legislation must be revisited in order to stabilize the system. A very tall order in today's political climate. |
Foreign Policy › Yemen
5>5 Personal answerWe have to decide who our allies in the region are going to be and stick by them. We may pressure them behind the scenes to alter their behavior, but if we are to exercise any influence in the region, all parties must know that they can count on us to follow through on any and all promises and/or threats we make. |
the Environment › Fracking
5>5 Personal answerYes, but increase oversight |
the Economy › Overtime Pay
5>5 Personal answerYes, and the government should not be allowed to exempt themselves from these requirements. |
Domestic Policy › Eminent Domain
5>5 Personal answerYes, but only for public projects and never for private projects |
Science › Nuclear Energy
5>5 Personal answerYes, with appropriate oversight and as one part of a broader energy plan. |
Foreign Policy › Torture
5>5 Personal answerThis question cannot be answered quickly or easily. Use of so called "enhanced interrogation techniques" to obtain outdated an largely useless information and using them to prevent the imminent detonation of a terrorist device in a major metropolitan area are two totally different things. We must tread a tight-wire. We must both meet international standards and treaty requirements AND ALSO protect our citizens from attack. |
Foreign Policy › ISIS Ground Troops
5>5 Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes
5>5 Personal answerNo |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
5>5 Personal answerIncrease |
Foreign Policy › Drones
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Science › GMO Labels
5>5 Personal answerPretty much all food produced today is genetically modified. We used to do it through selective breeding, now there are other ways of modifying our food. Oversight is obviously required for all food production, but as long as it does not present a public health danger I see no reason to single out one method of manipulation over another. |
Domestic Policy › Social Security
5>5 Personal answerNo, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
5>5 Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Foreign Policy › Terrorism
5>5 Personal answerNo, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture |
Foreign Policy › NATO
5>5 Personal answerYes, we are obligated by treaty to do so. However, we can apply pressure to ensure that each member bears their fair share of the cost. |
Foreign Policy › War on ISIS
5>5 Personal answerNo |
Science › Space Exploration
5>5 Personal answerYes, and drastically increase NASA’s current budget |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine
5>5 Personal answerWe need to coordinate our response with our European allies. A diplomatic solution is vastly preferable, but we must be prepared for the possibility that it could escalate. |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
5>5 Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Domestic Policy › Edward Snowden
5>5 Personal answerYes, he should be protected under the Whistleblower Protection Act |
Foreign Policy › NSA Surveillance
5>5 Personal answerYes. It would be naive to believe that we have not been spying on each other since time immemorial. This is not to say that we treat our allies the same as our enemies, but some minimal level of surveillance is necessary. |
Foreign Policy › Cuba
5>5 Personal answerYes, but incrementally and tied to progress on human rights issues. |
the Economy › Farm Subsidies
5>5 Personal answerYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices |
Foreign Policy › Russian Airstrikes in Syria
5>5 Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Property Taxes
5>5 Personal answerYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay |
the Economy › Pension Reform
5>5 Personal answerGovernment workers should be able to choose for themselves from among the available options. |
the Economy › Bitcoin
5>5 Personal answerNo |
the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership
5>5 Personal answerNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement |
the Economy › Online Sales Tax
5>5 Personal answerYes |
Here is how you compare to this voter on popular political themes.
You side slightly towards “security”, meaning you more often believe the government should do everything within its power to ensure the security of its citizens. This theme is most important to you.
You are a centrist on left wing and right wing issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on authoritarian and libertarian issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on democratic socialism and capitalism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “nationalism”, meaning you more often support policies that prioritize the interests of our nation above others. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on politically incorrect and politically correct issues. This theme is more important to you.
You are a centrist on unilateralism and multilateralism issues. This theme is more important to you.
You side slightly towards “religious”, meaning you more often support policies that reflect religious values and principles. This theme is more important to you.
You side moderately towards “protectionism”, meaning you believe globalization is detrimental to the safety, compensation, environment, and standard of living of workers. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “deregulation”, meaning you more often believe that government regulation stifles innovation and economic prosperity. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on assimilation and multiculturalism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on pacifism and militarism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on traditional and progressive issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on isolationism and imperialism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You are a centrist on individualism and collectivism issues. This theme is somewhat important to you.
You side slightly towards “decentralization”, meaning you more often believe that administrative power and decision making should be handled at the local level and serve the best interests of the local community. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on tender and tough issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on small government and big government issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on keynesian and laissez-faire issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on anthropocentrism and environmentalism issues. This theme is only less important to you.
You are a centrist on meritocracy and democracy issues. This theme is only less important to you.
Based on 13 questions that are ranked more important to you.
Based on 3 questions that are ranked more important to you.
Based on 9 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 1 question that is ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 13 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 2 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 2 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 16 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 4 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 4 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Based on 14 questions that are ranked somewhat important to you.
Here is how you compare to this voter on the traditional ideological axis.
iSideWith.com is the world’s most popular voting guide for citizens to find information about elections, political parties, candidates, voting districts and popular political issues in their country. We are independent and not affiliated with any investors, shareholders, political parties or interest groups.
I understand that submitting my email address allows iSideWith.com to send me important notifications via email. Read our privacy policy for more information.
© 2024 iSideWith.com. All rights reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our user agreement and privacy policy. iSideWith.com may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of iSideWith.com.