Which candidate is right for YOU? Which candidate aligns with your beliefs on the major issues? It's time to stop listening to what the media wants you to know. And it's time for voters to stop and think about what is important. Use some common sense when making your choice for President.
Abortion:
Romney: Pro-Life - Previously supported a Women's right to choose, but is now opposed to abortions, unless it involves cases of rape, incest, or the mother's life is in mortal danger. Does NOT support a Federal Ban on Abortions, however, favors States right to Ban Abortions. He vetoed the "Contraception Bill" - effectively requiring parental consent for contraceptives for young women under 18. He is in favor of adoption, favors the repeal of Roe v. Wade in order to put the ability of to place pro-life legislation in the hands of the states, only if the legislation is voted on by the people of the state. Supports the de-funding of Planned Parenthood, which would limit a woman's ability to obtain contraceptives, mammograms, yearly PAP Smears and Breast Exams. He is not in favor of Embryonic Stem Cell research (research that is important to finding cures for diseases such as diabetes, cancer, MS & MD)
In 1994, he explained (in a debate against the late Edward Kennedy) that he does not believe in imposing HIS personal beliefs on others. He also stated that because of the death of a family member from an illegal abortion, he and his family have supported Roe v. Wade since 1970 and the right for women to choose, but in 2007 he told USA today that he no longer feels this way and that his prior position was wrong.
Obama: Pro-Choice - Supported Federal Ban on funding elective abortions & federal subsidies that had been previously allowed in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Supports the constitutional right that was upheld with Roe v. Wade - which protects not only a woman's health and reproductive freedoms but also affirms that the government should not intrude on private family matters. He has also affirmed that he is committed to policies, programs and initiatives that help prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant women and mothers, encourage healthy relationships and promote adoption. . Obama disagrees with parental consent/notification - siting that some young women are not able to turn to their mothers & fathers in time of trouble, and in this case they should be permitted to to seek the advise of a trusted adult. Obama supports Planned Parenthood, embryonic stem cell research and adoption.
Afghanistan:
Romney: Believes that the US presence in Afghanistan should be decided upon by the Military top brass. He feels that the country should not make similar commitments in the future. He supports the current administrations deadline to remove troops from Afghanistan by September 2014 but disagrees with the plan that has been put in place to achieve it.
Obama: On May 2, 2012, President Obama announced in front of hundreds of troops in Afghanistan that by the end of 2012 he would end combat operations in Afghanistan. He also announced that he would hand of security control to the Afghani Forces by 2014.
Budget:
Romney: Believes in the principle of "Reaganomics" - cut taxes which is believed to bring economic growth. Cut taxes on people making less than $200K a year and also cut payroll taxes on people aged 65 or older. He supports setting up a national catastrophic fund to ensure that people are entitled to home owners insurance in the event of natural disasters like Hurricanes and Tornadoes. He proposed an economic stimulus package with a price tag of $233 billion which is aimed at generating long term growth. This included lowering the corporate gains tax. Perpetrates the need for becoming energy independent by making investments in alternative energy sources, reduce gas prices, and reduce taxes on the middle-class. Wants to cut 342 odd different economic programs in order to protect the nation's defense and provide more funding to the military. Has a 10 year plan to bring savings worth $300 billion dollars by capping non-defense discretionary spending at inflation minus 1% and will veto any budget that exceeds that cap. Wants to convince government to cut deficits and raise American's savings rate by making more capitol available for companies for investment which would increase employment opportunities.
Obama: Obama's plan are to reduce decades of economic inequality that prevails in the US. He wants to bring in a progressive tax code - which will involve raising tax rates for the HIGH income category proportionately while increasing the tax cuts and credits for the middle and low income sector. He is believes in the overhaul of Health Care which will bring down the costs of Private Health. The American Recovery and Reinvestment act was aimed at creating 3.5 million new jobs, making important infrastructural investments and giving tax reliefs to 95% of working class Americans. He has a long term plan aimed at developing alternative sources of power like solar, bio fuels, and thermal power; reducing dependence on foreign oils and imports. By doing this, it will reduce the existing deficits. Supports improving our educational system, giving incentives to good teachers. He aims to make college education available to everyone who are competant by expanding Pell Grants and initiating new tax credits.
These are just a few of the comparisons. If you want to see more unbiased comparisons on other issues, visit http://2012.candidate-comparison.org/?compare=Romney&vs=Obama
