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• GOP leaders say little Senate stimulus support

  Sun Feb 1, 2009
  • Every economist I have heard on this issue says that taxpayers will get a much bigger return on their dollar ($1.50 to $1.75) by investing in creating and preserving jobs through government spending, versus actually LOSING money ($0.25 per dollar spent) on tax cuts.

• Does the health of the presidential candidates matter to your vote?

  Mon Oct 20, 2008
  • We don't want a sick president!

• Is it appropriate for the GOP to spend $150,000 on Sarah Palin's wardrobe?

  Wed Oct 22, 2008
  • It's tacky and snobby behavior.

• Is it time to scrap the Electoral College?

  Tue Oct 21, 2008
  • The distortions of teh Electoral College system cause our candidates to over-or under-invest in specific states; it's bad democracy.

• Who won the presidential debate?

  Fri Sep 26, 2008
  • A cool head in tough times, combined with a respectful demeanor that allows opponents to reconcile. Hmm. Isn't that what our FP needs?

• Do you have confidence that Florida officials will be able to avoid a repeat of the voting problems that occurred in 2000?

  Wed Sep 24, 2008
  • All swing states need international monitors--like Iraq and Zimbabwe. The system is entirely corrupt. Get Jimmy Carter.

• Agree or Disagree: Friday's presidential debate should be postponed so the candidates can focus on the economy

  Wed Sep 24, 2008
  • This is naked fear in action. McCain is so scared--and now he wants to use this as an excuse to post-pone Palin's acid test. Hah!

• As Congress moves closer to a deal on the $700 billion bailout plan, do you think lawmakers should approve it?

  Thu Sep 25, 2008
  • I think it's too critical to get this right. I don't think that a single huge buy-out is the right solution. We need a nuanced approach.

• Who's to blame for the current economic crisis?

  Mon Sep 22, 2008
  • Let's get real--if you let the fox loose in the chicken coop, what happens is your fault, not the fox's. Bush and his cadre are to blame.

• Which health care plan would you most like to see implemented?

  Mon Sep 22, 2008
  • McCain taxes us and gives $ to insurance companies; Obama doesn't do enough to reduce health care costs. We need affordable single-payer H