Rob Portman on AmericansElect Senate Quiz

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Question 1 answer A 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 'A' from 5 out of 6 statements: Opposed unemployment extension as unpaid-for, & needs reform: B on question 1 Any tax increase would hurt the fragile economy: A on question 1 Supports the Taxpayer Protection Pledge: A on question 1 YES on Tax cut package of $958 B over 10 years: A on question 1 YES on making the Bush tax cuts permanent: A on question 1 YES on providing tax relief and simplification: A on question 1 This question weighted at 16% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 38 statements.)
Question 2 answer D 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 'D' from 4 out of 6 statements: Human activity contributes to climate change; but no laws: C on question 2 Cap-and-trade energy tax will force plants to close: D on question 2 Opposes renewable energy tax credits: D on question 2 YES on starting implementation of Kyoto Protocol: A on question 2 NO on prohibiting oil drilling & development in ANWR: D on question 2 YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: D on question 2 This question weighted at 15% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 39 statements.)
Question 3 answer D 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 'D' from 4 out of 6 statements: Repeal new health reform; it's a job killer: D on question 3 Small business owners are fearful of current health debate: C on question 3 Opposes government-run healthcare: D on question 3 Religious exemption from ObamaCare individual mandate: D on question 3 YES on establishing tax-exempt Medical Savings Accounts: D on question 3 YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts: C on question 3 This question weighted at 15% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 40 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 5 statements: Supports granting amnesty to illegal immigrants: A on question 4 Supports full implementation of current border security laws: D on question 4 Terminate national emergency at the Southern border: B on question 4 Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps: B on question 4 NO on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment: A on question 4 This question weighted at 12% importance. (Relative importance: 5 out of 42 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 5 out of 9 statements: Tighten visa waiver programs but respect opinion abroad: C on question 5 Arbitrary deadline for withdrawal lets enemy wait it out: A on question 5 China’s entry into WTO makes China play by the rules: B on question 5 Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty: A on question 5 Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty: B 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 YES on withholding $244M in UN Back Payments until US seat restored: B on question 5 YES on authorizing military force in Iraq: A on question 5 This question weighted at 19% importance. (Relative importance: 9 out of 47 statements.)
Question 6 answer A 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 'A' from 2 out of 2 statements: Rated 17% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes: A on question 6 YES on allowing vouchers in DC schools: A on question 6 This question weighted at 4% importance. (Relative importance: 2 out of 47 statements.)
Question 7 answer A 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 'A' from 4 out of 6 statements: Supports legalizing same-sex marriage: C on question 7 Change of heart: give gays the joy & stability of marriage: C on question 7 Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage: A on question 7 Supports banning homosexuals in the military: A on question 7 YES on banning gay adoptions in DC: A on question 7 YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage: A on question 7 This question weighted at 12% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 49 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 2 out of 4 statements: Rated 15% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes: A on question 8 Sponsored establishing International Conservation Strategy: D on question 8 Sponsored matching grants for wetlands conservation projects: D on question 8 NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems: A on question 8 This question weighted at 8% importance. (Relative importance: 4 out of 52 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 4 out of 8 statements: Trade spreads economic and political freedom: C on question 9 Steadfast proponent of the power of open markets: C on question 9 Supports Central American & Dominican Republic trade: C on question 9 Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money: A on question 9 NO on withdrawing from the WTO: C on question 9 YES on protecting the Pledge of Allegiance: B on question 9 YES on approving removal of Saddam & valiant service of US troops: B on question 9 YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps: B on question 9 This question weighted at 15% importance. (Relative importance: 8 out of 52 statements.)