Issues they do not side on...
Domestic policy
Should we limit federal funds to public schools that do not meet performance standards?
Mitt Romney: Yes Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Education
Barack Obama: No Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Education
Foreign Policy
Should the United States end its trade embargo and travel ban on Cuba?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba
Barack Obama: Yes, lift the travel ban but keep some provisions of the embargo in place Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Cuba
Social
What is your stance on abortion?
Mitt Romney: Pro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child's health Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Abortion
Barack Obama: Pro-choice Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Abortion
Should gay marriage be allowed in the U.S.?
Mitt Romney: No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Gay marriage
Barack Obama: Yes Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Gay marriage
Should the government require health insurance companies to provide free birth control?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Birth control
Barack Obama: Yes, but exempt religious organizations or charities Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Birth control
the Economy
Should we expand or dismantle our Social Security program?
Mitt Romney: Reform and raise the retirement age to account for people living longer Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Social Security
Barack Obama: Expand and increase the payroll tax on individuals making more than $250K to make up for the budget shortfall Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Social Security
Do you agree with President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan
Barack Obama: Yes Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Obama's 2009 Stimulus Plan
Do you believe the 2001 and 2003 George W Bush tax cuts should be extended?
Mitt Romney: Yes Conviction=5 Romney has a very high conviction score of 5 on Bush tax cuts
Barack Obama: Extend only for those making less than $250,000 Conviction=1 Obama has a very low conviction score of 1 on Bush tax cuts
Should Congress raise the debt ceiling?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Debt ceiling
Barack Obama: Offset the debt by raising taxes on the rich and reduced spending Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Debt ceiling
Should the U.S. have bailed out the major banks during the financial crisis of 2008?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Bank bailouts
Barack Obama: Yes, but with more restrictions Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Bank bailouts
Healthcare
Should we expand or dismantle our Medicare program?
Mitt Romney: Reform Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare
Barack Obama: Expand Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Medicare
Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=1 Romney has a very low conviction score of 1 on Obamacare
Barack Obama: Yes Conviction=5 Obama has a very high conviction score of 5 on Obamacare
Science
Do you believe the theory of Evolution?
Mitt Romney: Yes, and I believe it is a part of Creationism Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution
Barack Obama: Yes Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Evolution
Should the United States increase our space exploration efforts and budget?
Mitt Romney: Yes Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space exploration
Barack Obama: No Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Space exploration
the Environment
Is Global Warming a threat to the environment?
Mitt Romney: No, global warming and cooling are natural cycles beyond our control Conviction=4 Romney has a high conviction score of 4 on Global Warming
Barack Obama: Yes Conviction=2 Obama has a low conviction score of 2 on Global Warming
Should U.S. National Parks and Forests continue to be preserved and protected by the federal government?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on National Parks
Barack Obama: Yes, and expand the government’s domain to protect more land Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on National Parks
Immigration
Should children of illegal immigrants be granted citizenship?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=3 Romney has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Illegal immigrants
Barack Obama: Yes, but it should not grant their parents citizenship Conviction=4 Obama has a high conviction score of 4 on Illegal immigrants
Should illegal immigrants working in the U.S. be granted temporary amnesty?
Mitt Romney: No Conviction=2 Romney has a low conviction score of 2 on Immigrant laborers
Barack Obama: Yes Conviction=3 Obama has a moderate conviction score of 3 on Immigrant laborers
