Enjoy! There have been a lot of remixes of this poem, my current favorite is mixed by Don Substance.

No

Bills should be posted online in full so everyone can study the language. The senate should not use reconciliation for this bill. McMahon described an experience where a family member went to a hospital for an MRI, was told [...]]]>

Have you read the current Senate healthcare bill? How would you propose to change and improve it?

No

Bills should be posted online in full so everyone can study the language. The senate should not use reconciliation for this bill. McMahon described an experience where a family member went to a hospital for an MRI, was told it was $1500 and said they could not afford it. The hospital provided the MRI procedure for $600.

• No Government run healthcare
• Free market!

No

Schiff opposes the healthcare bill, there should be no government involvement in healthcare. Consider Medicare, it is a disaster.

Consider lasik, a procedure not covered by most insurance. Consumers have shopped for affordable lasik, and the price has become [...]]]>

Have you read the current Senate healthcare bill? How would you propose to change and improve it?

No

Schiff opposes the healthcare bill, there should be no government involvement in healthcare. Consider Medicare, it is a disaster.

Consider lasik, a procedure not covered by most insurance. Consumers have shopped for affordable lasik, and the price has become affordable as a result. Schiff would have people pay out of pocket for most medical treatments, and reserve insurance for catastrophic events and accidents.

• No government involvement in healthcare
• Consumer behavior is the only solution to rising medical costs

No

Chris Dodd had an exemption in the healthcare bill specifically for members of congress. Simmons would not allow for such exemptions. Simmons does not support government takeover of healthcare. Simmons would not vote for anything without reading it.

McMahon believes the majority want reform. Obamacare is no good. Methods to take costs out are Tort reform, reducing malpractice costs and enable purchase of insurance across state lines.

Stop incentivized employer based insurance. This intervenes with consumers acting in the market place and providing a control against costs.

Simmons wants to keep good insurance jobs in Connecticut. Our job is to let the industry fix itself. Supports the creation of Association Health Plans for small business.

Free market solutions are the only proven method of reducing costs. The government hurts the free market. Schiff would stand for removing regulations and Subsidies

How would you Control Healthcare Costs without hurting Connecticut Insurance businesses?

McMahon believes the majority want reform. Obamacare is no good. Methods to take costs out are Tort reform, reducing malpractice costs and enable purchase of insurance across state lines.

Simmons definitely opposes single payer. Costs can be controlled by not mandating defensive medicine. Addressing tort liability claims is a critical factor.

McMahon supported continued presence of troops in Iraq. Even beyond critical military necessity, she would support the presence of operations personnel.

A timetable is part of setting goals for victory. Defense is the primary reason that we have taxes, historical referense to the initial application of taxes to support the gathering of militia.

Simmons experience in Vietnam and CIA taught him that debate wears on professionals and troops.

Simmons also expressed that he stands in opposition to holding the KSM trial in NYC, that [...]]]>

When should the U.S. Withdraw from Iraq & Afghanistan?

Simmons experience in Vietnam and CIA taught him that debate wears on professionals and troops.

• Withdraw When we Win
• Doing well in Iraq
• Change policy to focus on special ops

Simmons also expressed that he stands in opposition to holding the KSM trial in NYC, that a civilian trial for a terrorist debases his sacrifice.

Shares views with other candidates, critical factor is improving confidence in the marketplace, especially in employers.

McMahon expressed solidarity with small businesses, knowing the stress of trying to meet payroll and other obligations.

Government inhibits jobs, it only has resources that are taken away from its constituents.

Stopping government spending is the most critical change Schiff would advocate.

Simmons explained how he has met with many businesses and that he is pledged to Americans for Tax Reform.

Schiff’s entire economic position is built around cutting government spending and eliminating regulations.

Should there be another round of financial stimulus?

No

Mrs. McMahon focused throughout on her experience as she helped build a successful small business. Her economic interests focused on helping small businesses.

Should there be another round of financial stimulus?

Hedged, seemed like she [...]]]>

What plan would you propose to help the struggling economy?

Mrs. McMahon focused throughout on her experience as she helped build a successful small business. Her economic interests focused on helping small businesses.

• Reduce taxes on small business
• Target payroll taxes for tax credits
• Bridge loans

Should there be another round of financial stimulus?

Hedged, seemed like she would consider if small business focused.

Supporting freedom and capitalism, Simmons refers to his “Plan for Prosperity”. Simmons also mentions:

Should there be another round of financial stimulus?

No