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The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of New York State and asked of all candidates for this office.
See below for questions on
Iraq,
Medicare Drug,
Civil Rights
Click on a name for candidate information. See also more information about this contest.
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1. The American occupation in Iraq continues to be enormously costly in dollars and in lives. What is your position on how our government should proceed?*
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Answer from David L. Mejias:
We have no plan for how we are getting out of Iraq. Congress needs to ask the tough questions and demand that we train Iraqis to defend themselves so we can bring our troops home. Congress must hold hearings on war profiteering and prosecute profiteers.
Answer from Peter T. King:
We must continue to train Iraq's military and police so they can secure their own country.
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2. What is your impression of the roll-out of the Medicare Prescription Drug program so far, and what changes would you propose to make it better?*
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Answer from David L. Mejias:
The program was an enormous giveaway to drug companies. The program needs to be changed to allow Medicare to directly negotiate with drug companies to lower costs. Direct importation of prescription drugs from other countries must also be allowed. And the so-called "donut hole" of coverage needs to be closed.
Answer from Peter T. King:
While 80% of seniors have a favorable impression of their Medicare Part D benefits, we should continue to strengthen the program in the future. Just as we expand Medicare Part B benefits as needed, I would support closing coverage gaps and extending enrollment deadlines if necessary.
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3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?*
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Answer from David L. Mejias:
The threat of terrorism is a real concern, and our country must take all legal actions to prevent another attack. Any measures the United States government takes to protect us must be authorized by legal statute, and Congress must provide the necessary oversight to ensure our civil rights are protected.
Answer from Peter T. King:
I support the Patriot Act, NSA surveillance of terrorist communications to this country and the SWIFT program. I do not support giving Geneva Convention rights to illegal combatants.
Responses to questions asked of each candidate
are reproduced as submitted to the League.
- Original answers for a published Voters Guide
were limited to 50 words and are presented as submitted. Candidates have
since been invited to supply answers of any length for the Web.
The order of the candidates is random and changes daily. Candidates who did not respond are not listed on this page.
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