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President of the United States (2009–2017) · 1961–

Barack Obama Political views on the 12 axes

The first Black US president, who passed the Affordable Care Act, backed the Paris climate agreement and favoured diplomacy and alliances abroad.

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These positions are our editorial estimate for Barack Obama, based on his record as president and his speeches and books, and may change. To dispute one, email support@12axes.site.

Where Barack Obama stands

Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.

Structure
Federal40%60%Unitary

Centrist

Representation
Democratic85%15%Autocratic

Direct Democracy

Power
Security55%45%Freedom

Centrist

Diplomacy
Internationalist80%20%Nationalist

Internationalism

Military
Militarist50%50%Pacifist

Neutral

Trade
Protectionist30%70%Globalist

Free Trade

Economy
Equality65%35%Markets

Social Democratic

Control
Planned50%50%Laissez-Faire

Balanced

Religion
Secular60%40%Religious

Moderate

Culture
Progressive75%25%Traditional

Progressive

Immigration
Assimilationist40%60%Multiculturalist

Centrist

Technology
Technology85%15%Bioconservative

Accelerationist

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