Take Pew Political Typology Quiz as if YOU are the candidate

[Cosmic Kitten]

As a though experiment take
the following quiz AS IF YOU
are one of the current
Democratic presidential candidates.

http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/

Based on their ACTUAL RECORD,
not campaign promises or *evolution*,
where do each of our candidates
stand on the political spectrum.

YMMV
Bernie Sanders a SOLID LIBERAL
Hillary Clinton a BUSINESS CONSERVATIVE

http://www.people-press.org/quiz/political-typology/

Compare Political Typology Groups
http://www.people-press.org/2014/06/26/typology-comparison/election-preference/

[Hepburn]

1. Proud to be a:

Solid Liberal...

[rbrnmw]

2. Solid Liberal

2012 vote: 89% for Obama | 3% for Romney
Generally affluent and highly educated, most Solid Liberals strongly support the social safety net and take very liberal positions on virtually all issues. Most say they always vote Democratic and are unflagging supporters of Barack Obama. Overall, Solid Liberals are very optimistic about the nation’s future and are the most likely to say that America’s success is linked to its ability to change, rather than its reliance on long-standing principles. On foreign policy, Solid Liberals overwhelmingly believe that good diplomacy – rather than military strength – is the best way to ensure peace.

[DanTex]

3. Both Clinton and Sanders come out as solid liberal. As I would expect.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. Me

Your best fit is...
Solid Liberal
along with 15% of the public.
Share your results:
Read more in the full report: Beyond Red vs. Blue: The Political Typology

SOLID LIBERALSFAITH AND FAMILY LEFTNEXT GENERATION LEFTHARD-PRESSED SKEPTICSYOUNG OUTSIDERSBUSINESS CONSERVATIVESSTEADFAST CONSERVATIVESBYSTANDERS
2012 vote: 89% for Obama | 3% for Romney
Generally affluent and highly educated, most Solid Liberals strongly support the social safety net and take very liberal positions on virtually all issues. Most say they always vote Democratic and are unflagging supporters of Barack Obama. Overall, Solid Liberals are very optimistic about the nation’s future and are the most likely to say that America’s success is linked to its ability to change, rather than its reliance on long-standing principles. On foreign policy, Solid Liberals overwhelmingly believe that good diplomacy – rather than military strength – is the best way to ensure peace

Why did the seminal poster say the results indicate Hillary is a Business Conservative?

P.S. I wish I was "generally affluent."

[Control-Z]

18. "Why did the seminal poster say

the results indicate Hillary is a Business Conservative?"

Because she couldn't get anyone to play along in her other almost identical thread and decided to play alone?


http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=7334930

[DemocratSinceBirth]

19. I am still confused.

Does the site or the seminal poster say HRC is a "Business Conservative"?

[Control-Z]

25. She took the test as HRC herself

and answered the way she thinks HRC would have answered them.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

29. That doesn't seem above board.

EOM

[Control-Z]

30. No. It does not.

It isn't.

But it made her feel better, I guess.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

31. I don't believe such tactics are helpful.

EOM

[Cosmic Kitten]

17. NO WAY! Clinton's record is not liberal

If anyone took each of the 23 quetions
and matched them against the candidates
ACTUAL record, Hillary is Business Conservative.

She's; pro business, pro military,
anti-social safety-net, etc.

The only way she comes out
solid liberal is if she gets credit
for *evolving*.

[DanTex]

20. I matched those questions with Hillary's answers, and it came out liberal.

And, yes, her record is liberal. She was the 11th most liberal senator during her tenure. The gets high marks on scorecards from unions, environmental groups, etc.

The caricature that you are bashing is not Hillary Clinton.

[Cosmic Kitten]

21. HAHAHA *bashing* lulz

How does Hillary vote here:

"Business corporations make too much profit,"
"Most corporations make a fair and reasonable amount of profit,"

"Too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies,"
"The largest companies do NOT have too much power,"

"It’s best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs,"
"We should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home,"

"Using overwhelming military force is the best way to defeat terrorism around the world,"
"Relying too much on military force to defeat terrorism creates hatred that leads to more terrorism,"

"The best way to ensure peace is through military strength,"
"Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace,"

"U.S. efforts to solve problems around the world usually end up making things worse,"
"Problems in the world would be even worse without U.S. involvement,"

"Americans need to be willing to give up privacy and freedom in order to be safe from terrorism,"
"Americans shouldn’t have to give up privacy and freedom in order to be safe from terrorism,"
-----

Hillary is all about business profit,
and she is all about war and
international intervention.

Her record puts her on the wrong side
of EVERY question listed above.
Do I need to bullet point her actual record?

She is NOT LIBERAL
She is a Business Conservative

[DanTex]

23. Here's how I answered for Hillary:

GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE
You answered "Government often does a better job than people give it credit for,"
You answered "Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest,"

ENVIRONMENT
You answered "This country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment," along with:
You answered "Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost," along with:

BUSINESS
You answered "Most corporations make a fair and reasonable amount of profit," along with:
You answered "Too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies," along with:

FOREIGN POLICY & PRIVACY
You answered "It’s best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs," along with:
You answered "Relying too much on military force to defeat terrorism creates hatred that leads to more terrorism," along with:
You answered "Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace," along with:
You answered "Problems in the world would be even worse without U.S. involvement," along with:
You answered "Americans shouldn’t have to give up privacy and freedom in order to be safe from terrorism," along with:

PERSONAL EFFICACY
You answered "Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they're willing to work hard," along with:
You answered "Everyone has it in their own power to succeed," along with:

SOCIAL SAFETY NET
You answered "Government aid to the poor does more good than harm, because people can’t get out of poverty until their basic needs are met," along with:
You answered "Poor people have hard lives because government benefits don't go far enough to help them live decently," along with:
You answered "The government should do more to help needy Americans, even if it means going deeper into debt," along with:

SOCIAL VALUES & RACE
You answered "Society is better off if people make marriage and having children a priority," along with:
You answered "It IS NOT necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values," along with:
You answered "Homosexuality should be accepted by society," along with:
You answered "Racial discrimination is the main reason why many black people can't get ahead these days," along with:
You answered "Our country needs to continue making changes to give blacks equal rights with whites," along with:

IMMIGRATION
You answered "The growing number of newcomers from other countries strengthens American society," along with:
You answered "Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents," along with:


It came out "Solid Liberal" based on those answers.

[valerief]

5. Solid Liberal. However, it said I didn't answer question 22, but I did!

This quiz must have been tallied with a voting machine. But I am a solid liberal.

These are the categories from left to right.

Solid Liberals
Faith and Family Left
Next Generation Left
Hard-Pressed Skeptics
Young Outsiders
Business Conservatives
Steadfast Conservatives
Bystanders

[Control-Z]

6. I was also told I didn't answer a question.

I didn't pay attention to which question it was, though. Still came out a solid liberal.

[valerief]

7. Interesting. Must be a Pew skew! nt

[Control-Z]

10. Pew skew.

Lol.

[valerief]

9. I took it again, answering all questions the same, and this time it

didn't say I didn't answer a question. Not sure if my second testing counted at all.

Funny that they don't ask demographic questions in the Political Typology quiz as they do in the other quizzes.

[Control-Z]

14. It was an awfully black and white quiz,

wasn't it? There was only one question that I had to think about at all. There seemed to be a right and wrong answer for each question. Well, except for the one I mentioned. Even then I could have gone either way for different reasons and apparently it would not have changed my score.

[valerief]

24. I, too, could have gone either way on some questions for different reasons.

I guess we're clearly not Fox viewers!

[RKP5637]

27. Yep, one could easily swing it either way! n/t

[FSogol]

8. Yay: Solid Liberal! Boo: Solid Liberals make up 15% of the population

[valerief]

11. Yes, that IS disheartening. nt

[FSogol]

12. Liberals need to have more kids! Get busy everyone....

[valerief]

13. Hell, there are enough kids. We need to convert more non-liberals to liberals. nt

[Rogue Democrat]

15. Solid Liberal

It's shocking because I'm a independent.

[Cosmic Kitten]

16. *Independent* is your political alignment

Liberal, conservative, etc
reflects your values.

[marble falls]

22. Solid Liberal with 15% of the population. Shocked I rank with only 15%. Now I am scared of Trump.

[RKP5637]

26. Solid Liberal!

[Renew Deal]

28. Solid liberal