Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Question for Next Presidential Debate

Is it just me, or have the questions which have been asked of candidates during the Presidential debates thus far not really assisted voters in determining who would be a good choice?

To my mind, a good choice is a President who has a vision, a positive agenda and is determined to get things done. On the latter, there will be plenty to do in terms of the Iraq war, foreign hotspots, restoring our relationships around the world and a host of domestic issues which are too numerous to list.

The question I would like to pose to the candidates for the next debate is "enumerate MAJOR bipartisan legislation you sponsored or co-sponsored, as a Congressperson or Senator, or signed into law as an executive of a state. Naming buildings, parks, awarding medals, etc. do not count. Neither does condemning nations which commit human rights abuses recognized by both parties and all sane people as deplorable.

What I am looking for in this answer is someone who is a consensus builder, who works hard and plays well with others and has passed legislation supported by both sides.

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