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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 7 out of 12 statements:
Help families with more paid leave & higher minimum wage: C on question 1
2011 budget proposed to raise Death Tax to 45%: D on question 1
Close tax loopholes for US companies relocating abroad: D on question 1
Freeze annual domestic spending for next five years: C on question 1
We inherited $8T of debt; and only added $1T more: C on question 1
Across-the-board tax cuts wouldn't stimulate economy: D on question 1
Restore Pay-As-You-Go law: D on question 1
Deficit spending for $50B emergency economic plan: C on question 1
Tax cuts for wealthy got us into the current deficit: D on question 1
YES on increasing tax rate for people earning over $1 million: D on question 1
NO on $40B in reduced federal overall spending: D on question 1
NO on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends: C on question 1
This question weighted at 11% importance.
(Relative importance: 12 out of 108 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 11 out of 21 statements:
De-facto moratorium on shallow as well as deepwater drilling: A on question 2
Big promoter of clean coal technology & nukes: B on question 2
Ten years to eliminate dependence on foreign oil: C on question 2
Nuclear power ok, as one component of energy mix: C on question 2
Drilling is a stop-gap measure, not a long-term solution: C on question 2
More Alaska oil & gas leases, plus new gas pipeline: D on question 2
We cannot drill our way out of our addiction to oil: A on question 2
14 warmest years on record occurred in last 15 years: B on question 2
China has agreed with US; rest of world will now follow: B on question 2
Debate is settled: climate change is a fact: A on question 2
Figure out how to sequester carbon and burn clean coal: C on question 2
Reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050: A on question 2
Aggressively address accelerating climate change: A on question 2
Natural gas is a "bridge fuel"; then go solar: C on question 2
Subsidize clean energy by canceling oil subsidies: A on question 2
$150B over 10 years to establish a green energy sector: A on question 2
Harness homegrown, alternative fuels like ethanol: A on question 2
Invest in alternative energy sources: A on question 2
Tradable credits for renewable energy: A on question 2
YES on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska's ANWR: A on question 2
YES on removing oil & gas exploration subsidies: C on question 2
This question weighted at 19% importance.
(Relative importance: 21 out of 108 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 10 out of 17 statements:
ObamaCare didn't crush jobs nor explode deficits: B on question 3
Guaranteed health care for anyone who needs it: A on question 3
Repealing healthcare reform would cost $250B: B on question 3
Health care is a right: something’s fundamentally wrong now: A on question 3
Include everyone who wants insurance in national pool: B on question 3
I’ve got a health plan and a plan to get it implemented: B on question 3
Voluntary universal participation, like in Medicare Part B: B on question 3
Buy private insurance via National Health Insurance Exchange: B on question 3
Subsidies to people who can’t afford care--not single payer: B on question 3
Universal health care by end of first term: A on question 3
Tort reform only saves $5B per year; not enough to matter: B on question 3
Didn't tackle healthcare for political benefit, it's needed: B on question 3
When your child gets sick, you don't shop for best bargain: A on question 3
If we started from scratch, one-payer system would be best: A on question 3
Mandating kids’ insurance ok; mandating adults has problems: A on question 3
No one turned away due to illness or pre-existing condition: A on question 3
National insurance pool & catastrophic insurance: B on question 3
This question weighted at 16% importance.
(Relative importance: 17 out of 108 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 9 out of 19 statements:
Send 1,200 National Guard troops to southern border: C on question 4
Crack down on employers who hire illegal immigrants: D on question 4
America has nothing to fear from today’s immigrants: A on question 4
We need comprehensive reform, like McCain used to support: B on question 4
Need to look at different aspects of immigration reform: B on question 4
Deporting 12 million people is ridiculous and impractical: B on question 4
Immigrants are scapegoats for high unemployment rates: A on question 4
Illegals shouldn’t work; but should have path to citizenship: B on question 4
Let’s be a nation of laws AND a nation of immigrants: A on question 4
Do a better job patrolling the Canadian and Mexican borders: C on question 4
Give immigrants who are here a rigorous path to citizenship: B on question 4
Solve the driver’s license issue with immigration reform: B on question 4
Extend welfare and Medicaid to immigrants: A on question 4
Support the DREAM Act for the children of illegal immigrants: B on question 4
YES on continuing federal funds for declared "sanctuary cities": A on question 4
YES on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship: A on question 4
YES on establishing a Guest Worker program: B on question 4
YES on building a fence along the Mexican border: D on question 4
NO on declaring English as the official language of the US government: B on question 4
This question weighted at 18% importance.
(Relative importance: 19 out of 108 statements.) |
Question 5 answer D 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 'D' from 8 out of 15 statements:
2008 World Tour: Iraq, Germany, Afghanistan, Israel: D on question 5
The UN has succeeded in avoiding a Third World War: D on question 5
Global Poverty Act: spend 0.7% of GDP on foreign aid: D on question 5
In Cold War, we won hearts & minds; now do same to world: D on question 5
Human rights and national security are complementary: C on question 5
No “strategic ambiguity” on foreign policy issues: b on question 5
Meet with Cuban leaders only with agenda of US interests: B on question 5
In Berlin: proud citizen of US; fellow citizen of the world: D on question 5
Cooperation among nations is not a choice; it’s the only way: D on question 5
Open dialogue with both Syria and Iran: C on question 5
Engage with Iran; but combat Al Qaeda in Pakistan: C on question 5
Iran is more isolated and will face growing consequences: B on question 5
Goal is a world without nuclear weapons: D on question 5
Supports Arab Peace Initiative (two states) with exceptions: D on question 5
NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007: A on question 5
This question weighted at 14% importance.
(Relative importance: 15 out of 108 statements.) |
Question 6 answer C 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 'C' from 5 out of 14 statements:
Make math & science policy a national priority: D on question 6
$10 billion to guarantee early childhood education for all: C on question 6
Mother home-schooled Obama in English while in Indonesia: A on question 6
Will add 25,000 teachers in high-need areas: C on question 6
Race to the Top: reward innovation in public schools: D on question 6
Reward successful schools, instead of funding the status quo: C on question 6
Opposes D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program: D on question 6
Increase school choice & accountability within NCLB: B on question 6
I doubled charter schools in Illinois; but no vouchers: C on question 6
I doubled charter schools in Illinois; but no vouchers: D on question 6
Vouchers don’t solve the problems of our schools: C on question 6
Public school system status quo is indefensible: B on question 6
Supports charter schools and private investment in schools: B on question 6
YES on $5B for grants to local educational agencies: B on question 6
This question weighted at 13% importance.
(Relative importance: 14 out of 108 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 10 out of 16 statements:
It's right to condemn the persecution of LGBT people: A on question 7
Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry: C on question 7
Has any marriage broken up because two gays hold hands?: B on question 7
We need strong civil unions, not just weak civil unions: B on question 7
Legal rights for gays are conferred by state, not by church: B on question 7
Disentangle gay rights from the word “marriage”: B on question 7
Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights: B on question 7
Gay marriage is less important that equal gay rights: B on question 7
Let each denominations decide on recognizing gay marriage: C on question 7
Opposed 1996 Illinois DOMA bill: C on question 7
Supports health benefits for gay civil partners: B on question 7
Opposes gay marriage; supports civil union & gay equality: B on question 7
Gays should not face discrimination but should not marry: B on question 7
Gays should not face discrimination but should not marry: C on question 7
Include sexual orientation in anti-discrimination laws: B on question 7
NO on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage: C on question 7
This question weighted at 15% importance.
(Relative importance: 16 out of 108 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 11 out of 11 statements:
Genesis teaches stewardship of earth: sacrifice for future: D on question 8
1980s: Tested for asbestos at Chicago housing project: D on question 8
Regulate animal feeding operations for pollution: D on question 8
Promote green technologies and fuel efficiency standards: D on question 8
Organized inner-city recycling; fought environmental racism: D on question 8
Reduce mercury and lead to protect community health: D on question 8
Protect the Great Lakes & our National Parks and Forests: D on question 8
Conserve, develop alternative fuels, increase efficiencies: D on question 8
Passed lead abatement & 24 other laws in IL Senate: D on question 8
Scored 60% on Humane Society Scorecard on animal protection: D on question 8
Strengthen prohibitions against animal fighting: D on question 8
This question weighted at 10% importance.
(Relative importance: 11 out of 108 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 8 out of 8 statements:
Take money from war budgets and fund nation-building at home: C on question 9
American exceptionalism is same as any other exceptionalism: C on question 9
I do not accept 2nd place for the USA: C on question 9
Important to undo the damage of the last seven years: C on question 9
We cannot afford isolationism: C on question 9
Never has US had so much power & so little influence to lead: C on question 9
Learned privilege of being American by living in Indonesia: C on question 9
We’ve been reactive for 8 years; be proactive with Russia: C on question 9
This question weighted at 7% importance.
(Relative importance: 8 out of 108 statements.) |
