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Strongly Favors
topic 1:Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(+5 points on Social scale) | Supports access to abortion services: Strongly Favors topic 1 Commitment to research to cure numerous diseases: Favors topic 1 |
No opinion on
topic 2:Legally require hiring women & minorities
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
Favors
topic 3:Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(+2 points on Social scale) | Government should not prohibit same-sex marriage: Favors topic 3 |
No opinion on
topic 4:Keep God in the public sphere
(0 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
Favors
topic 5:Expand ObamaCare
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Futile to repeal ObamaCare while Obama is in office: Opposes topic 5 Affordable healthcare coverage for all is our goal: Strongly Favors topic 5 |
Opposes
topic 6:Privatize Social Security
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Lack of economic growth drains Social Security: Opposes topic 6 |
Opposes
topic 7:Vouchers for school choice
(-3 points on Economic scale) | National innovation for high student achievement: Opposes topic 7 |
Opposes
topic 8:Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(+2 points on Social scale) | We can protect our environment AND create jobs: Opposes topic 8 |
No opinion on
topic 9:Stricter punishment reduces crime
(0 points on Social scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
Opposes
topic 10:Absolute right to gun ownership
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Don't make it easy for a convict to get guns at gun shows: Opposes topic 10 Owns handguns but supports background checks: Opposes topic 10 |
Opposes
topic 11:Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+2 points on Economic scale) | Re-write the tax code to eliminate its complexity: Opposes topic 11 |
Opposes
topic 12:Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-3 points on Social scale) | Tough, practical, fair policy: no amnesty but no deportation: Opposes topic 12 Increase border patrols; reduce undocumented immigrant flow: Opposes topic 12 Illegals already here should register and pay taxes: Favors topic 12 |
No opinion on
topic 13:Support & expand free trade
(0 points on Economic scale) | (No votes on which to base response) |
Favors
topic 14:Support American Exceptionalism
(+2 points on Economic scale) | Eliminate our country's dependence on foreign creditors: Favors topic 14 |
Favors
topic 15:Expand the military
(-3 points on Social scale) | Understand costs of military action, including veterans: Favors topic 15 |
Favors
topic 16:Make voter registration easier
(+2 points on Social scale) | Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United: Strongly Favors topic 16 Ban on PACs formed by congressional leaders: Strongly Favors topic 16 12-year term limit for Congress: Favors topic 16 Ballot requirements hinder 3rd-party candidates: Opposes topic 16 We're sending the worst of both parties to Washington: Favors topic 16 |
Strongly Favors
topic 17:Avoid foreign entanglements
(+5 points on Social scale) | Develop a safe exit strategy: Strongly Favors topic 17 |
Strongly Favors
topic 18:Prioritize green energy
(-5 points on Economic scale) | Auto emissions contribute to environmental decline: Favors topic 18 Energy-saving lights reduce over a million tons of emissions: Strongly Favors topic 18 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 19:Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+5 points on Social scale) | Legalize medical marijuana & decriminalize recreational use: Strongly Opposes topic 19 |
Favors
topic 20:Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(-3 points on Economic scale) | Economic development plan instead of lazy tax cuts: Strongly Favors topic 20 Report federal spending by strict accounting standards: Opposes topic 20 Government should create environment conducive to job growth: Strongly Favors topic 20 |