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IFI E-Alert: Listen to the U.S. Senate Candidates Online!
Last week, IFI and a number of local pastors held a U.S. Senatorial Candidate Forum in Bolingbrook that proved to be very helpful in getting a better understanding of the policy positions of the candidates who attended.
Candidates from both the Republican and Democratic parties were invited to this forum. While the incumbent U.S. Senator Dick Durbin -- who is running unopposed in the primary -- declined our invitation, Republican candidates Mike Psak, Andy Martin, and Dr. Steve Sauerberg participated.
Many IFI subscribers were not able to attend this event, so, in the interest of providing you with relevant and timely information about this important election, we are making the audio recording of the forum (broken down by question and answer) available to you.
If you plan on pulling a Republican ballot for the February 5th Primary, please take the time to review the questions below, and listen to the candidate's responses.
I sincerely hope that this will help you make an educated and informed decision about this particular race on the February 5th ballot.
US SENATE CANDIDATE FORUM
Independent Baptist Church
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Jan. 22, 2008
Opening:
Candidate introductions. (Listen HERE.)
General Questions:
What do you see as the #1, #2, and #3 most important issues facing America in 2008. Please give simple answers, further details can be presented later. (Listen HERE.)
Moral, Social and Cultural
Would you favor overturning Roe v. Wade? Are there any steps you believe should be taken reduce or eliminate abortions in America? (Listen HERE.)
What do you think about a constitutional amendment establishing marriage as the union of one man and one woman only? What issues need to be considered in the growing support for 'civil unions'? (Listen HERE.)
What benefit or danger do you see groups such as the ACLU and the People for the American Way (PFAW) -- especially as in relation to churches and Christian schools? (Listen HERE.)
It has been said that "hate crime" legislation violates the First Amendment. Are you concerned how it has been used/abused in England or Canada? (Listen HERE.)
Would you vote to confirm only judges to the Federal Judiciary who are strict constructionists? (Listen HERE.)
What is your view of US' support of the nation of Israel? (Listen HERE.)
National/International Political
What is your recommendation regarding the war against terrorists? What about Iran/Syria/North Korea? (Listen HERE.)
Do you have any thoughts about how or if the US Government can address the persecution of minority Christian groups around the world? (Listen HERE.)
White slavery and sex trafficking is at epidemic levels. How should the US government address it? (Listen HERE.)
Education
Do you have an opinion about the secularization of public education? What moral values or moral context should be reintroduced into our public education? (Listen HERE.)
Would you support the use of educational vouchers in general or for the non-religious elements of private schools? (Listen HERE.)
Political/Economic
How would you address the corruption in your party and government in general? (Listen HERE.)
What would you propose to fix America's tax system? (Listen HERE.)
Should we do anything to correct our huge trade deficit with China and other nations? (Listen HERE.)
Should anything be done to strengthen the US dollar? Does our dependence on China or Saudi Arabia's products/imports concern you? (Listen HERE.)
Would you favor the expansion of nuclear power in the United States? (Listen HERE.)
If consumers ultimately pay all taxes, would you favor cutting or eliminating corporate taxes, to encourage manufacturing and lowering the costs of US goods? (Listen HERE.)
Is there any governmental agencies you would favor eliminating? (Listen HERE.)
How would you cut government spending? Would you eliminate earmarks? (Listen HERE.)
Would you take a "No New Tax Pledge?" (Listen HERE.)
How do you view the "McCain/Feingold Campaign Finance Reform Act?" (Listen HERE.)
How would you address the issue of illegal immigration? (Listen HERE.)
Energy
How can the US make itself more energy efficient? Do you believe that the government should mandate stricter auto efficiency standards? (Listen HERE.)
Do you accept the apparent prevailing opinion that humans, esp. the US are a significant contributor to global warming (if it exists). (Listen HERE.)
Do you favor tort reform, and if so, how? Do you favor caps on punitive damages? (Listen HERE.)
Do you consider yourself a strong supporter of the Second Amendment? (Listen HERE.)
Medical/Healthcare
Would you seek to create some form of universal health care? What recommendations would you make to help more Americans afford and get quality medical care? (Listen HERE.)
Closing:
Each candidate was given two minutes for closing comments. (Listen HERE.)
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Carol Stream, Illinois 60188
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Evil men don't understand the importance of justice,
but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it.
~Proverbs 28:5
(NKJV)
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