Ever use President Forever? The platform is set up like theirs. Pick the stance closest to your own views. Some issues are worth more than others (like a pro-life Democrat will always seem more conservative than any pro-choice Democrat with similar views on all other issues).

Make sure to include your name and party in the reply. Do not add qualifying commentary; that's what a campaign is for.


War in Iraq (double)
L � The war was a mistake and we should immediately withdraw.
CL � We have mismanaged the war and peace, and should develop a withdrawal timetable.
C � The war is not going well, but we cannot leave Iraq completely undefended.
CR � We are seeing progress in Iraq and cannot cut and run at this time.
R � We must stay in Iraq indefinitely to set up a democracy free from terrorism.

Economy/Jobs
L � We should protect our jobs with tariffs and a ban on outsourcing.
CL � We should raise the minimum wage.
C � Target investments and tax breaks toward areas in need.
CR � Cutting taxes and eliminating regulations is the best way to create jobs.
R � Balance the budget and let market forces do the work for us.

Terrorism
L � A holy war against Islamic terrorists is not in our best interests.
CL � We need to address the socioeconomic causes of terrorism.
C � We should focus on stronger intelligence, better foreign policy.
CR � We must be willing to use force when needed.
R � We must use the doctrine of preemption to stop any terror attack.

Healthcare
L � America needs a single-payer universal healthcare system.
CL � Children should have universal coverage, public if needed.
C � Balance priorities, but first fix the prescription drug benefit.
CR � We should do more to restrain out-of-control costs.
R � Let the market do more, not less, in health care.

Gas prices and energy dependence
L � Raise the gas tax, invest more in mass transit.
CL � We need to promote alternative fuels, strong fuel economy standards.
C � The focus should remain on restraining the cost of gasoline.
CR � Corporate tax breaks for energy innovation.
R � Increase production, drill in ANWR, etc.

Immigration
L � We are a nation of immigrants. Free the borders.
CL � Support creation of guest-worker programs.
C � Enforce existing immigration laws.
CR � Tighten the borders, and increase security at points of entry.
R � End all immigration.

Deficit spending
L � Raise taxes to reduce deficit
CL � Scrap the Bush tax cuts.
C � Target congressional pork, special tax loopholes, and inefficiencies.
CR � Across the board spending cuts, except for defense
R � Cut entitlement benefits to help balance the budget.

Ethics reform
L � Heavily restrict gifts and travel from lobbyists; end lobbyist-spouse hirings.
CL � End earmarks and the adding of items during conference committee review.
C � Get the Ethics Committees working again
CR � We should focus on full disclosure of activities and gifts.
R � The actions of a few shouldn�t punish the rest of Congress.

Civil liberties
L � Repeal the Patriot Act.
CL � End illegal wiretapping; increase congressional oversight
C � Support existing law enforcement powers.
CR � Trust the President to do the right thing.
R � Winning the war on terror is more important than civil liberties.

Abortion (triple)
L � Abortion should be available on demand, publicly funded if needed.
CL � Abortions should be safe, legal, and rare.
C - No partial birth abortions should be allowed.
CR � Abortion should be curtailed except for the rape, incest, or life of the mother.
R � Roe vs. Wade should be overturned.

Gun control
L � Ban all guns!
CL � Restore the 1994 ban on assault weapons.
C � Close the gun show loophole.
CR � Gun control is a state issue.
R � Gun ownership is a constitutional right.

Business regulations
L � Corporations should serve the public interest.
CL � The right to unionize should be preserved.
C � We should support a labor-management partnership.
CR � Reduce regulatory burden to help job creation.
R � The business of America is business.

Taxes
L � Tax increases on corporations and wealthy people.
CL � Tax hikes to balance the budget.
C � Lower taxes for small businesses, middle class Americans.
CR � Make permanent the Bush tax cuts.
R � Abolish income taxes; move to a flat tax or sales tax.

Environment
L � A clean environment has to be our number one priority.
CL � Increase enforcement of environmental laws and toxic cleanups. Ban MtBE.
C � An America that is clean but also prosperous is an important legacy.
CR � Keeping nature intact is important, but not at the expense of economic growth.
R � Global warming is a myth.

Gay rights (double)
L � Gays should have equal civil rights as anyone else, including marriage.
CL � We should explore civil unions and adoption by gay couples.
C � Sexual diversity should be protected from discrimination.
CR � Protect the sanctity of marriage.
R � Gays should end their deviant behavior.

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War in Iraq (double)
C � The war is not going well, but we cannot leave Iraq completely undefended.

Economy/Jobs
CR � Cutting taxes and eliminating regulations is the best way to create jobs.

Terrorism
R � We must use the doctrine of preemption to stop any terror attack.

Healthcare
C � Balance priorities, but first fix the prescription drug benefit.

Gas prices and energy dependence
CL � We need to promote alternative fuels, strong fuel economy standards.

Immigration
CR � Tighten the borders, and increase security at points of entry.

Deficit spending
R � Cut entitlement benefits to help balance the budget.

Ethics reform
R � The actions of a few shouldn�t punish the rest of Congress.

Civil liberties
R � Winning the war on terror is more important than civil liberties.

Abortion (triple)
R � Roe vs. Wade should be overturned.

Gun control
R � Gun ownership is a constitutional right.

Business regulations
CR � Reduce regulatory burden to help job creation.

Taxes
R � Abolish income taxes; move to a flat tax or sales tax.

Environment
CL � Increase enforcement of environmental laws and toxic cleanups. Ban MtBE.

Gay rights (double)
R � Gays should end their deviant behavior.

Just FYI - Road to Power will not be starting for a couple more months, I think. I am just getting things set up right now.