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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 Edolphus Towns:
I strongly support our troops. My hope is that we move in a new direction-ensuring that 2006 is a year of transition with Iraqis assuming responsibility for their country and with the responsible redeployment of U.S. forces.
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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 Edolphus Towns:
The confusion and complexity surrounding the Bush prescription drug program highlights how the law falls short in providing seniors and people with disabilities access to affordable prescription drugs. I support the proposal that make key improvements to the program so that beneficiaries get the simple, affordable, and reliable prescription drug benefit they deserve.
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3. Where do you stand on the current balance between security and civil rights?*
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Answer from Edolphus Towns:
I want terrorist who kill Americans tried, convicted and punished. The current Administration has had several years to devise a system for trying terrorists that would meet Supreme Court standards, unfortunately they have failed. The question is not whether we should protect the American people, but what way is the best way to protect the American people in such a way that our civil liberties are not threatened.
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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