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Candidates Forums Fall 2008. Questions to Ask Candidates. Questions.

Candidates Forums Fall 2008

Wednesday, October 1 , 2008 7 - 8 PM
CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Rancho Carlsbad Residents, Ballroom of the Clubhouse Rancho Carlsbad 5200 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92010
Roni Seay - Moderator

Tuesday, October 7, 6- 7:15 PM
ENCINITAS UNION SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
North Coast Council PTA At San Dieguito Academy, 800 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas
Tuesday, October 7 7:30 - 8-8:30 PM
SAN DIEGUITO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD
At San Dieguito Academy
Lois Martyns - Moderator

Wednesday evening, October 15 6:30 - 8:30 PM
VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES FORUM
Del Norte Council PTA Vice President of Legislation

Thursday evening, October 16, 7 - 9 PM
MIRA COSTA CANDIDATES FORUM
San Elijo Campus
Roni Seay - Moderator

Questions to Ask Candidates

1. What, if anything, do you believe the federal government should do to control global climate change?
2. What, if anything, should the federal government do to address our nation's energy issues?
3. What are the most important things that should be done to improve our nation's economy?
4. What should the federal government do, if anything, to ensure that every American has health coverage?
5. What should be our short term and long term goals in the Middle East?
6. What should be our short term and long term goals in Iraq?
7. What should be our short term and long term goals in Afghanistan?
8. What should be done at the federal level, if anything, to combat the high cost of health care?
9. Please explain why you do or do not support setting spending limits for political campaigns and providing public funding for all candidates who agree to take no private contributions.
10. What measures would you support, if any, to provide voting representation in the U.S. Congress for American citizens living in the District of Columbia?
11. How can civil liberties be preserved while giving our government necessary tools to fight terrorism?
12. What, if anything, should the federal government do about immigration?
13. How will you balance the continuing costs of military actions with the costs of domestic needs?
14. What should be done, if anything, to help young Americans achieve greater financial security?
15. What, if anything, should the federal government do about the growing economic disparity between the middleclass and the well-to-do?
16. What, if anything, should the federal government do to create the world's best educational system for all children in America?

TOP FIVE TIPS FOR DEBATE WATCHERS

Think Ahead-Before the debate, ask yourself which issues are most important to you, and jot down what you'd like to learn from each of the candidates.
Are They Answering the Question? Pay attention to how the candidates answer the questions.Are they specific? Sincere? Knowledgeable?
Keep Track of Topics-Are the candidates being asked about your priority issues? Are the questions fair and pertinent?
Talk it out! +Afterwards, talk about the debate with your friends & family. Did the debate sway your decision? Did you learn something new about the candidates' positions?
VOTE on November 4th.It is your best opportunity to make your voice heard and help shape the issues that affect all of us! VISIT http://www.smartvoter.org to prepare yourself.

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