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GENERAL ELECTION: 11/6/2012
Presidential Candidates: Obama vs. Romney
Positions on Various Issues (from http://2012election.procon.org)*
*Please check with "http://2012election.procon.org" website for
more topics and further details.
Lily Hazelton (吳美華)
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Democrat |
Republican |
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Presidential Candidate |
Barack Obama |
Mitt Romney |
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President |
Ex-Governor -
Mass. |
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Running Mate for VP |
Joe Biden |
Paul Ryan |
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Vice
President |
Congressman -
Wis. |
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Abortion |
Should
Abortion remain a legal option in America? |
Pro |
Now-Con |
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Should
parental consent be required for pregnant |
Not clear |
Pro |
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China |
Is China an
economic or military threat to US? |
Not clear |
Pro |
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Economy |
Should the US
federal government have bailed out |
Pro |
Con |
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Do most labor
unions provide an overall benefit to their |
Pro |
Con |
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Has the NAFTA
had an overall benefit to the US? |
Con |
Pro |
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Should the
Federal government continue to subsidize |
Con |
Pro |
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Education |
Should sex
education in our schools be based on
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Con |
Pro |
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Energy |
Should the US
authorize the Keystone XL pipeline to |
Con |
Pro |
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Will
increased domestic oil drilling lower gas prices? |
Con |
Pro |
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Environment |
Should
drilling for oil in ANWR be allowed? |
Con |
Pro |
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Health Care |
Should there
be a federal mandate for individuals to have |
Now pro |
Con |
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Immigration |
Should state
and local law enforcement be empowered to |
Con |
Pro |
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Marriage |
Should gay
marriage be legal? |
Now pro |
Con |
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Medical
Marijuana |
Should
marijuana be a medical option? |
Pro |
Con |
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Stem Cells |
Should the
federal government fund embryonic stem cell |
Pro |
Con |
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Taxes |
Should any
federal taxes be increased? |
Pro |
Con |
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Should the
wealthiest 1% of Americans be taxed more |
Pro |
Con |
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War on Terror |
Should
interrogation techniques that some consider |
Con |
Pro |
Democratic Party Platform 2012 on Taiwan: from www.presidency.ucsb.edu
We remain committed to a one China policy, the Taiwan Relations Act,
and the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues that is consistent
with the wishes and best interests of the people of Taiwan.
Republican Party platform - 2012 on Taiwan: from www.presidency.ucsb.edu
We salute the people of Taiwan, a sound democracy and economic model
for mainland China. Our relations must continue to be based upon the
provisions of the Taiwan Relations Act. America and Taiwan are united
in our shared belief in fair elections, personal liberty and free enterprise.
We oppose any unilateral steps by either side to alter the status quo
in the Taiwan Straits on the principle that all issues regarding the
island's future must be resolved peacefully, through dialogue, and be
agreeable to the people of Taiwan. If China were to violate those principles,
the U.S., in accord with the Taiwan Relations Act, will help Taiwan defend
itself. We praise steps taken by both sides of the Taiwan Strait to reduce
tension and strengthen economic ties. As a loyal friend of America, Taiwan
has merited our strong support, including free trade agreements status,
as well as the the timely sales of defensive arms and full participation
in the World Health Organization, International Civil Aviation organization,
and other multilateral institutions.