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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 Warren Redlich:
I opposed the war from the beginning. Rep. McNulty voted for it. We should withdraw our troops from Iraq and most of the world. We have to stop wasting money defending rich countries like France, and defend our own borders first.
Answer from Michael R. McNulty:
The Bush Administration policy in Iraq is a disaster. Since we have fulfilled our responsibility to allow for the formation of a new government, it is time to insist that Iraqis defend themselves. We should withdraw our troops as soon as practicable, consistent with the safety of our soldiers.
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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 Michael R. McNulty:
Our seniors deserve much better. We should: - allow for the re-importation of less expensive drugs, which were developed in our own country. - allow the government to negotiate for the best prices. - lower the out-of-pocket costs to seniors.
Answer from Warren Redlich:
The program is far too complicated and should be eliminated. People who need medication would be better served by allowing them to buy drugs from Canada and other countries.
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3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?*
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Answer from Warren Redlich:
I support civil rights. "Security" is just another excuse for political insiders to waste our money. My mother should not have to take off her shoes to get on a plane. With increased airport security taking so long, more people die in line than die from terrorism.
Answer from Michael R. McNulty:
The Bush Administration has sanctioned an unnecessary erosion of civil rights. For example, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) gives the government extraordinary powers (which I support) in order to protect our national security. The Administration has ignored the reasonable limitations of FISA regarding the surveillance of American citizens.
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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