Jon Tester on AmericansElect Senate Quiz

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Question 1 answer D on Economy: When you think about the US budget deficit, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion? A: Cutting existing programs B: More spending cuts than tax increases (mix of both solutions) C: More tax increases than spending cuts (mix of both solutions) D: Raising Taxes E: Unsure	Summary answer 'D' from 3 out of 6 statements: 2008 stimulus was necessary; invest more in infrastructure: D on question 1 Borrow-and-spend policy puts burden on our children: A on question 1 CC:No Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment: C on question 1 NO on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million: A on question 1 YES on additional $825 billion for economic recovery package: D on question 1 YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending: D on question 1 This question weighted at 13% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 47 statements.)
Question 2 answer A on Energy: When you think about America’s energy needs, which of the following solutions comes closest to your opinion? A: Strong investment in renewable energy like wind and solar B: More drilling than investment in renewables (mix of both solutions) C: More investment in renewable than drilling (mix of both solutions) D: Strong focus on offshore drilling and allowing drilling in federal lands including wildlife reserves E: Unsure	Summary answer 'A' from 6 out of 8 statements: Lead the world in clean technology: A on question 2 Global warming is much more rapid now than historically: C on question 2 Kyoto Accord needs worldwide communication & US leadership: A on question 2 Long-term tax credits for wind power development: A on question 2 4-point plan for getting over America’s oil addiction: A on question 2 Affordable energy first in our resource-rich state: A on question 2 NO on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: A on question 2 YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies: C on question 2 This question weighted at 17% importance. (Relative importance: 8 out of 47 statements.)
Question 3 answer B on Healthcare: When you think about healthcare reform in the United States, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion? A: The Government should be the sole provider of healthcare insurance B: The Government should have a major role in providing healthcare insurance C: The Government should have a limited role in providing healthcare insurance D: Only private companies should provide healthcare insurance E: Unsure	Summary answer 'B' from 4 out of 8 statements: I won't give up on repealing & replacing ObamaCare: D on question 3 Negotiate for lower prescription drug prices: A on question 3 Extend enrollment period for new Medicare: B on question 3 Merge Alzheimers diagnosis and care benefit: B on question 3 Keep healthcare mandate, according to CC survey: A on question 3 NO on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts: B on question 3 YES on overriding veto on expansion of Medicare: A on question 3 YES on expanding the Children's Health Insurance Program: B on question 3 This question weighted at 17% importance. (Relative importance: 8 out of 47 statements.)
Question 4 answer B on Immigration: When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion? A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions D: All illegal immigrants should be deported E: Unsure	Summary answer 'B' from 2 out of 7 statements: Bipartisan reform with earned path to citizenship: B on question 4 FactCheck: Opposes sanctuary cities, but don't punish them: C on question 4 Secure borders and no amnesty for law breakers: D on question 4 Opposes more border security, according to CC survey: A on question 4 Terminate national emergency at the Southern border: B on question 4 YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities": A on question 4 YES on declaring English as the official language of the US government: D on question 4 This question weighted at 15% importance. (Relative importance: 7 out of 48 statements.)
Question 5 answer B on Foreign Policy: When you think about the US pursuing its interests abroad, which of the following is closest to your opinion? A: The US should always act in its own interest regardless of what other countries think B: The US should rarely listen to other countries C: The US should listen to other countries more often than not D: The US should always listen to other countries before pursuing its own interests E: Unsure	Summary answer 'B' from 2 out of 4 statements: It’s time for a clear exit strategy from Iraq: D on question 5 Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel: B on question 5 Two-state solution despite Israeli settlements on West Bank: B on question 5 Allow travel between the United States and Cuba: C on question 5 This question weighted at 8% importance. (Relative importance: 4 out of 48 statements.)
Question 6 answer D on Education: When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion? A: School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level B: School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level C: School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level D: School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level E: Unsure	Summary answer 'D' from 2 out of 3 statements: Privatizing public schools feeds destruction of democracy: A on question 6 Public education is the backbone of our democracy: D on question 6 YES on additional $10.2B for federal education & HHS projects: D on question 6 This question weighted at 6% importance. (Relative importance: 3 out of 48 statements.)
Question 7 answer B on Social Issues: When you think about the rights of same-sex couples, which of the following is closest to your personal opinion? A: Same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry or form any kind of civil union B: Same-sex couples should be allowed to form civil unions, but not to marry in the traditional sense C: Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally, with all the same rights as traditional marriages D: Unsure	Summary answer 'B' from 3 out of 4 statements: All couples should have same rights as heterosexual couples: A on question 7 Opposes gay marriage; but not worth amending Constitution: B on question 7 Repeal Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell, and reinstate discharged gays: B on question 7 Let states recognize same sex marriage: B on question 7 This question weighted at 8% importance. (Relative importance: 4 out of 48 statements.)
Question 8 answer D on Environment: Which of the following statements comes closest to your personal view? A: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity B: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity, but should be somewhat protected C: Natural resources should be mostly protected, but also exist for the benefit of humanity D: Natural resources exist on their own and should be completely protected E: Unsure	Summary answer 'D' from 3 out of 6 statements: Clean air & water are Montana’s treasured resources: D on question 8 Keep open access to public lands: D on question 8 Make tax deduction permanent for conservation easements: C on question 8 Require labeling genetically engineered food: B on question 8 YES on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems: D on question 8 YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land: A on question 8 This question weighted at 13% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 48 statements.)
Question 9 answer C on Reform: Which of the following comes closest to your personal opinion? A: To make this country great, we should return to the examples and values of our forefathers B: This country is already great, we shouldn't change a thing C: To make this country great, we should keep building and adapting for the future	Summary answer 'C' from 2 out of 2 statements: NO on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps: C on question 9 NO on requiring photo ID to vote in federal elections: C on question 9 This question weighted at 4% importance. (Relative importance: 2 out of 48 statements.)