|   | Greg Orman on VoteMatch | 
| VoteMatch Responses (Click here for VoteMatch quiz) | |
|---|---|
| VoteMatch Question & Answer (Click on question for explanation and background) | Based on these stances: (Click on topic for excerpt & citation) | 
| 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 | 
