VoteMatch Responses
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VoteMatch Question & Answer
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Opposes
topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Human life begins at conception: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Life begins at conception, but support mother's choice: Favors topic 1 |
No opinion on
topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(0 points on Economic scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Opposes
topic 3:
Comfortable with same-sex marriage
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Government shouldn't redefine marriage: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Marriage is man+woman, but respect state & individual choice: Favors topic 3 |
Strongly Favors
topic 4:
Keep God in the public sphere
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Judeo-Christian values established our government framework: Strongly Favors topic 4
Support prayer choice in schools: Strongly Favors topic 4 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Repeal ObamaCare; it's not a government responsibility: Strongly Opposes topic 5
Healthcare is a right, but no mandates: Opposes topic 5 |
Strongly Favors
topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Keep system, with private Social Security savings accounts: Strongly Favors topic 6 |
Strongly Favors
topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Oppose nationwide Common Core standards: Strongly Favors topic 7
Strongly support vouchers at state level: Favors topic 7 |
No opinion on
topic 8:
Fight EPA regulatory over-reach
(0 points on Social scale)
| (No votes on which to base response) |
Strongly Favors
topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Death penalty as deterrent: Strongly Favors topic 9
Supports "Three Strikes" laws: Strongly Favors topic 9 |
Strongly Favors
topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Opposes more gun restrictions: Strongly Favors topic 10
Limits only on assault rifles and military hardware: Strongly Favors topic 10 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Zero taxes would attract corporate headquarters: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Eliminate all state taxes to zero: Strongly Opposes topic 11 |
Favors
topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(+2 points on Social scale)
| No wall; no deportation: Strongly Favors topic 12
Protect the borders; prevent illegal entry: Strongly Opposes topic 12
US founded by immigrants; keep DREAM Act & sanctuary cities: Strongly Favors topic 12 |
Strongly Favors
topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(+5 points on Economic scale)
| Increase trade with China: Strongly Favors topic 13 |
Strongly Opposes
topic 14:
Support American Exceptionalism
(-5 points on Economic scale)
| US is not world's policeman; UN should be: Strongly Opposes topic 14 |
Strongly Favors
topic 15:
Expand the military
(-5 points on Social scale)
| Cutting edge defensive and offensive security: Strongly Favors topic 15
Maintain a superior nuclear arsenal: Strongly Favors topic 15
More high-tech defense; more police: Strongly Favors topic 15
Peace through strength; keep nuclear missiles & research: Strongly Favors topic 15 |
Strongly Favors
topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(+5 points on Social scale)
| No photo ID for voting: Strongly Favors topic 16 |
Opposes
topic 17:
Avoid foreign entanglements
(-3 points on Social scale)
| Stop the wars, with victory: Favors topic 17
Negotiate with Iran on nukes, but keep military option: Strongly Opposes topic 17 |
Favors
topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(-3 points on Economic scale)
| Explore oil shale, solar, wind, safe nuclear, cheap hydrogen: Favors topic 18
Sustainable green development; reduce our carbon footprint: Strongly Favors topic 18
No subsidies for wind and solar: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Desalination plants and ocean floor flow conversion energy: Strongly Favors topic 18
Address global warming with cap-and-trade at state level: Strongly Favors topic 18
Nuclear plants and oil drilling ok, but at state level: Strongly Opposes topic 18 |
Strongly Favors
topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(-5 points on Social scale)
| String enforcement against drugs; with rehab centers: Strongly Favors topic 19 |
Opposes
topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+2 points on Economic scale)
| Responsible spending for jobs and stable growth: Favors topic 20
Free enterprise is the key to national prosperity: Strongly Opposes topic 20
13% flat tax for all, zero business and estate taxes: Strongly Opposes topic 20 |