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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 2 out of 4 statements:
Borrow-and-spend policy puts burden on our children: A 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: 4 out of 31 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 5 out of 7 statements:
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 23% importance.
(Relative importance: 7 out of 31 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 3 out of 5 statements:
Negotiate for lower prescription drug prices: A on question 3
Extend enrollment period for new Medicare: B 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 16% importance.
(Relative importance: 5 out of 31 statements.) |
Question 4 answer D 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 'D' from 2 out of 3 statements:
Secure borders and no amnesty for law breakers: D 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 10% importance.
(Relative importance: 3 out of 31 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 1 out of 2 statements:
It’s time for a clear exit strategy from Iraq: D on question 5
Allow travel between the United States and Cuba: C on question 5
This question weighted at 6% importance.
(Relative importance: 2 out of 31 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 2 statements:
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: 2 out of 31 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 2 out of 2 statements:
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
This question weighted at 6% importance.
(Relative importance: 2 out of 31 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:
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
YES on prohibiting eminent domain for use as parks or grazing land: A on question 8
This question weighted at 13% importance.
(Relative importance: 4 out of 31 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 6% importance.
(Relative importance: 2 out of 31 statements.) |
