The town hall meeting this afternoon, though lacking a large audience, was informative and energetic. After being asked about the troubled American education system and possible solutions to the problem, the Eagles campaign, which was represented by Robbie Cumby, said that the US needs to improve education in order to jumpstart the economy. Cumby continued by saying that the way to bring the country out of recession is by improving opportunities and job training for citizens. The Campbell campaign, which was represented by Gunnar Sidak, claimed that it was “full of idealism” and that it believed education could be made better. Sidak remarked that too much of America’s money and attention was focused on the terrorism and the issues abroad, and he emphasized that the country must focus instead on attaining quality teachers. The Rusher campaign, represented by Paul Cato, emphasized that the US needed to spend more money on education and create accessibility for everyone, whether rich, poor, black, or white. Cato said that the country should get rid of standards, a complex subject which he thinks particularly hurts children of color.
On the question of the troubled economy, the Campbell campaign declared, “America is a great place to be”, and noted that it is no longer a world superpower. Sidak said that to improve the country’s economic position, the US should pay off the national debt and fix America from the inside out. The Rusher campaign emphasized the need for safe trade and increased trade with America’s neighbors. If this occurs, Cato explained, the country should then turn towards domestic issues that make America safer, not in a military way but a social way. The Eagles campaign also supported free trade and added that the US needs to put food products into the market in order to lower prices. Cumby made clear that Eagles would address the issues of soaring energy prices and the crumbling housing market.
Ms. Woodruff then asked about America’s standing in the world, wondering whether the country’s reputation has been hurt by the troubled economy. The Eagles campaign explained that the dollar is falling but that the economy is not being hurt on the whole. The small extent that it is dropping, Cumby said, is due to borrowing from China, a large debt, and a dependence on foreign oil. The Campbell campaign also emphasized a need to decrease spending and increase taxes for the time being. However, Sidak said that the money raised from these taxes should not be spent on military causes.
Mr. Hansen then asked Campbell and Eagles whether the country really needed another white male in office. The Campbell campaign said that “diversity is great” but that voters should not decide based on skin color and should instead look at which candidate can do the job better. The Eagles campaign added that the country needs a “human being who take us out of the dark” and that this was not about a person’s color.
The town hall meeting provided voters with an opportunity to discuss the important issues with the candidates, and this proved very successful.
On the question of the troubled economy, the Campbell campaign declared, “America is a great place to be”, and noted that it is no longer a world superpower. Sidak said that to improve the country’s economic position, the US should pay off the national debt and fix America from the inside out. The Rusher campaign emphasized the need for safe trade and increased trade with America’s neighbors. If this occurs, Cato explained, the country should then turn towards domestic issues that make America safer, not in a military way but a social way. The Eagles campaign also supported free trade and added that the US needs to put food products into the market in order to lower prices. Cumby made clear that Eagles would address the issues of soaring energy prices and the crumbling housing market.
Ms. Woodruff then asked about America’s standing in the world, wondering whether the country’s reputation has been hurt by the troubled economy. The Eagles campaign explained that the dollar is falling but that the economy is not being hurt on the whole. The small extent that it is dropping, Cumby said, is due to borrowing from China, a large debt, and a dependence on foreign oil. The Campbell campaign also emphasized a need to decrease spending and increase taxes for the time being. However, Sidak said that the money raised from these taxes should not be spent on military causes.
Mr. Hansen then asked Campbell and Eagles whether the country really needed another white male in office. The Campbell campaign said that “diversity is great” but that voters should not decide based on skin color and should instead look at which candidate can do the job better. The Eagles campaign added that the country needs a “human being who take us out of the dark” and that this was not about a person’s color.
The town hall meeting provided voters with an opportunity to discuss the important issues with the candidates, and this proved very successful.
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