Politics can be confusing. There are so many issues discussed that affect the collegiate both long term and short term, and both directly and indirectly. With so many sources reporting on so many topics, it can be difficult to keep things straight.
Here is a quick and dirty run down of where Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the two leading candidates, stand on some of the issues concerning collegiates during this election.
Abortion
Obama:
Pro-Life
Supports federal legislation allowing women to get an abortion
Ideally, they would be safe, rare, and legal
Does not plan to de-fund Planned Parenthood
Supports stem cell research.
Romney:
Pro-Life
Opposes abortion and will overturn the federal policy legalizing abortion
Supports abortion only in the cases of rape, incest, and when pregnancy is life threatening to the mother
Supports plans to de-fund Planned Parenthood
Opposed to stem cell research.
Afghanistan
Obama:
Plans to be out of Afghanistan by 2014
By then, he wants to have trained enough Afghani troops who can keep Afghanistan safe.
Romney:
Has not opposed Obama’s 2014 deadline
Does not think we should disclose this information to the press and the public
Business and Labor
Obama:
Strongly supports worker’s rights and unionization and the Employee Free Choice Act
Believes the future of the job market lies in developing new, clean energy
Romney:
Opposes the Employee Free Choice Act that would make it easier for employees to unionize
Suggests that welfare recipients should be required to go to work immediately.
Economy
Obama:
Repeal the Bush tax cuts for households earning more than $250,000/year
Cut taxes for the manufacturing industry in hopes it will produce more jobs
Raise taxes on the wealthy to reduce debt in the long-term
Invest in education and research to create jobs long-term
Romney:
Make Bush tax cuts for houses earning more than $250,000/year permanent
Lower corporate tax rate across the board by 25%
Cut non-military government spending by 5% including in education
Health Care
Obama:
Signed the healthcare overhaul bill
Supports patient protections like allowing coverage for pre-existing conditions
Opposed to insurers being able to cancel policies when a patient gets sick
Supports mandatory health care for all- either buy a policy or pay a fine unless you are covered by an employer
Romney:
Created similar legislation to Obama’s in Massachusetts but does not believe it will work on a federal level
Encourages individuals to purchase their insurance privately rather than via employers
Supports allowing insurance across state lines
Immigration
Obama:
Supports path to legalization for illegal immigrants
Supports the DREAM act which helps children of illegal immigrants gain citizenship
Romney:
Opposes DREAM Act
Would make English the official language of the USA
Opposes magnets like tuition breaks that encourage illegal immigration
Marijuana
Obama:
Supports decriminalization but not federal legalization
Believes the prescription of medical Marijuana is a doctor-patient decision
Romney:
Opposed to decriminalization and legalization
Opposed to the prescription of medical Marijuana
Same Sex/LGBT Rights
Obama:
Fundamentally supportive towards LGBT community
Endorses Same-Sex marriage
Approved repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Believes the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional
Romney:
Opposes same-sex marriage
Supports Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Supports the Defense of Marriage Act
Clearly we have many factors to consider when we cast our votes on November 6th. Keep in mind; candidates can change their minds, opinions, and positions quickly so this information may change! For the most up to date information, tune into the debate between President Obama and Governor Romney on Tuesday, October 16 at 9:00 PM.
Still not sure who you align with? Take this online quiz to guide you!
http://www.isidewith.com/presidential-election-quiz
And don’t forget to vote on November 6th!Politics can be confusing. There are so many issues discussed that affect the collegiate both long term and short term, and both directly and indirectly. With so many sources reporting on so many topics, it can be difficult to keep things straight.
Here is a quick and dirty run down of where Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the two leading candidates, stand on some of the issues concerning collegiates during this election.
Abortion
Obama:
Pro-Life
Supports federal legislation allowing women to get an abortion
Ideally, they would be safe, rare, and legal
Does not plan to de-fund Planned Parenthood
Supports stem cell research.
Romney:
Pro-Life
Opposes abortion and will overturn the federal policy legalizing abortion
Supports abortion only in the cases of rape, incest, and when pregnancy is life threatening to the mother
Supports plans to de-fund Planned Parenthood
Opposed to stem cell research.
Afghanistan
Obama:
Plans to be out of Afghanistan by 2014
By then, he wants to have trained enough Afghani troops who can keep Afghanistan safe.
Romney:
Has not opposed Obama’s 2014 deadline
Does not think we should disclose this information to the press and the public
Business and Labor
Obama:
Strongly supports worker’s rights and unionization and the Employee Free Choice Act
Believes the future of the job market lies in developing new, clean energy
Romney:
Opposes the Employee Free Choice Act that would make it easier for employees to unionize
Suggests that welfare recipients should be required to go to work immediately.
Economy
Obama:
Repeal the Bush tax cuts for households earning more than $250,000/year
Cut taxes for the manufacturing industry in hopes it will produce more jobs
Raise taxes on the wealthy to reduce debt in the long-term
Invest in education and research to create jobs long-term
Romney:
Make Bush tax cuts for houses earning more than $250,000/year permanent
Lower corporate tax rate across the board by 25%
Cut non-military government spending by 5% including in education
Health Care
Obama:
Signed the healthcare overhaul bill
Supports patient protections like allowing coverage for pre-existing conditions
Opposed to insurers being able to cancel policies when a patient gets sick
Supports mandatory health care for all- either buy a policy or pay a fine unless you are covered by an employer
Romney:
Created similar legislation to Obama’s in Massachusetts but does not believe it will work on a federal level
Encourages individuals to purchase their insurance privately rather than via employers
Supports allowing insurance across state lines
Immigration
Obama:
Supports path to legalization for illegal immigrants
Supports the DREAM act which helps children of illegal immigrants gain citizenship
Romney:
Opposes DREAM Act
Would make English the official language of the USA
Opposes magnets like tuition breaks that encourage illegal immigration
Marijuana
Obama:
Supports decriminalization but not federal legalization
Believes the prescription of medical Marijuana is a doctor-patient decision
Romney:
Opposed to decriminalization and legalization
Opposed to the prescription of medical Marijuana
Same Sex/LGBT Rights
Obama:
Fundamentally supportive towards LGBT community
Endorses Same-Sex marriage
Approved repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Believes the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional
Romney:
Opposes same-sex marriage
Supports Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Supports the Defense of Marriage Act
Clearly we have many factors to consider when we cast our votes on November 6th. Keep in mind; candidates can change their minds, opinions, and positions quickly so this information may change! For the most up to date information, tune into the debate between President Obama and Governor Romney on Tuesday, October 16 at 9:00 PM.
Still not sure who you align with? Take this online quiz to guide you!
http://www.isidewith.com/presidential-election-quiz
And don’t forget to vote on November 6th!