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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 Thomas M. Reynolds:
I have publicly said authorizing action in Iraq was one of the most difficult votes I cast. But we are committed, and must see the mission through. Our security depends on democracy succeeding. America's troops must be the best trained and best equipped so they can complete that mission.
Answer from Jack Davis:
We must have a plan to bring our troops home. "Stay the course" is not a plan. We should not set a date for complete withdrawal. I support a strong national defense and the brave men and women serving our country in Iraq and around the world.
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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 Jack Davis:
This plan was written to benefit the big pharmaceutical companies and insurance companies, not senior citizens. The roll-out has been a disaster. Medicare should be able to negotiate directly with the drug companies for bulk rate discounts.
Answer from Thomas M. Reynolds:
After running an aggressive program throughout the 26th district to educate seniors and help them enroll, I'm pleased to report that 63 percent of eligible seniors have enrolled in the first-ever Prescription Drug benefit. They're getting the drugs they need and saving real money.
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3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?*
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Answer from Thomas M. Reynolds:
The plot to blow up American airliners leaving London shows the dangers of 9/11 still exist; and we have a responsibility to take every action needed to protect the safety of every American. I believe we can and must give law enforcement the tools they need without trampling our rights.
Answer from Jack Davis:
The Constitutional system of checks and balances and limited government provides Americans with security against intrusive government power. President Bush is wrongly seeking power unchecked by the courts and Congress. Congress has failed to provide oversight of the White House and executive branch.
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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