2012 SelectSmart.com Presidential Candidate Selector Positions Hillary Clinton (Born October 26, 1947) Secretary of State. Former New York Senator and candidate for president. Democrat.

Foreign policy and war issues: The Obama administration advocates a two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Source. Voted for Iraq war authorization, but believes that vote was a mistake based on faulty information provided by the White House. Now calls for withdrawal of US troops. Continue diplomatic engagement with Iran. (Dec 2007) Believed, with others, that Iran was pursuing nuclear weapon. (Dec 2007) Pledge that Iran will not develop a nuclear bomb. (Oct 2007) Source "If we had actionable intelligence that Osama bin Laden or other high-value targets were in Pakistan I would ensure that they were targeted and killed or captured," she said. Source.

Security/liberties: Clinton supported the interests of the American Civil Liberties Union 83% in 2005-2006, 78% in 2003-2004, 60% in 2001-2002. Clinton supported the interests of the American Security Council 20 percent in 2003-2004 and supported the interests of the Center for Security Policy 28 percent in 2003-2004. On 03/02/2006 voted for the USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization. On 12/16/2005 voted against USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization. On 07/14/2005 voted for Disclosure of Classified Information Amendment. On 10/06/2004 voted for National Intelligence Reform Act. On 10/25/2001 voted for USA Patriot Act.

Social Security: Opposes privatizing. Clinton supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2005.

Stem cell research: Voted for HR 810: Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005.

Same sex issues: Voted against constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. Supports gay domestic partnership benefits, favors civil unions. Source
Speaking just days after New York legalized same-sex marriage, Clinton threw her support behind the law calling the vote "historic." The secretary said it was a "specially momentous and extraordinary time." Source

Trade issues: Supported the interests of the CATO Institute (free trade advocates) 50% in 2003-2004 and 17% and 2001-2002.

Budget issues: Supports the Obama initiated Stimulus Plan. The balanced budget advocates, the Concord Coalition, gave Senator Clinton a rating of 58% in the most recent rating (2001-2002). Secretary Clinton supported the interests of the Alliance for Retired Americans 100 percent in 2007. Based on a point system, with points assigned for actions in support of or in opposition to Children's Defense Fund's position, Clinton received a rating of 70. Source In 2007 National Taxpayers Union gave Clinton a grade of F. Source

Business & labor issues: Supported the interests of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 35% in 2005. Clinton supported the interests of the AFL-CIO 100 percent in 2007. Clinton supported the interests of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees 100 percent in 2007. Source

Abortion issues: Pro-choice. Source

Capital punishment: Advocates the death penalty.

Marijuana: Does not favor legalizing medical marijuana at this point. However, she wants to see more research on the topic. Source She also promises to end federal raids on medical marijuana dispensaries. Source

Gun control: The NRA gives her an F, and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence gives her a 100% rating.

Minimum wage: Favors increasing the minimum wage.

Health care: She supported the interests of the American Public Health Association 80% in 2005 and 100% of the time in 2004.

Prescription drugs: In 2005 voted for the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Amendment and Prescription Drug Plan Amendment.

Environmental issues: Environmental groups have given her ratings in 90's and 100%.

Immigration issues: Senator Hillary Clinton has voted in favor of amnesty for illegal aliens... Senator Hillary Clinton has voted for increases in permanent and temporary foreign work visas such as the H1-B. Source Clinton supported the interests of the American Immigration Lawyers Association 88 percent in 2006. She supported the interests of the U.S. Border Control 8 percent in 2005-2006. She supported the interests of the Federation for American Immigration Reform 0 percent in 2005.
Supports amnesty/permanent legalization for illegal aliens and temporary legalization for illegal aiens as guestworkers Source
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday said that Arizona's immigration law invites racial profiling, in one of the toughest statements made to date by an Obama Cabinet member about the controversial state policy that has revived national debate about illegal immigration. Source

Education issues: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton slammed private-school voucher proposals yesterday, predicting that vouchers would eventually lead to the creation of taxpayer-financed white supremacist academies - or even a government-funded "School of the Jihad." Clinton, a longtime voucher foe who earned the backing of the city teachers union in 2000, says government financing of sectarian groups would incite ethnic and religious conflict - and encourage fringe groups to demand government cash to run their schools. Source

Net Neutrality: Strongly yes. Source

Link to voting records and special interest group ratings. (If available).

State Department website