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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 Maurice D. Hinchey:
Our government should recognize the falsified reasoning for invading Iraq, hold the Administration responsible for its deceit, and set a plan and appropriate timeline for withdrawal. Also, through the United Nations, establish a conference including ourselves, Middle East nations, Europe, Russia, China, and Japan to address and solve the regions issues.
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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 Maurice D. Hinchey:
The Republican program has been the disaster I predicted when I voted against the legislation: seniors faced serious problems enrolling, discovered that the drugs they need are not covered, and paid higher prices than they can afford. I have cosponsored legislation to replace Part D with a comprehensive, affordable benefit.
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3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?*
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Answer from Maurice D. Hinchey:
The greatest threat to our democratic republic currently is internal, not external. We must overcome the culture of fear cultivated by this Administration, and reestablish the rule of law for our government. Congress must protect American Constitutional rights and freedoms + most presently threatened those under the First and Fourth amendments.
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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