Minnesota E-Democracy - E-Debate on the Web

E-Debate on the Web

Introductions

Candidates for Minnesota Governor by Party

Democratic-Farmer Labor Party (DFL)
Hubert H. Humphrey III and Roger Moe
- Intro, Web, E-mail
Grassroots Party (GSR)
Chris Wright and D.G. Paulsen
- Intro, Web, E-mail
Green Party (GRN)
Ken Pentel and Susan Jasper
- Intro, Web, E-mail
Libertarian Party (LIB)
Frank Germann and Michael Strand
- Intro, Web, E-mail
People's Champion (PC)
Fancy Ray McCloney and (Mom) Toni McCloney
- Intro, Telephone: (612) 491-2068
Reform Party (REF)
Jesse Ventura and Mae Schunk
- Intro, Web, E-mail
Republican Party (REP)
Norm Coleman and Gen Olson
- Intro, Web, E-mail
Socialist Workers Party (SOC)
Thomas Fiske and John Hawkins
- Intro, E-mail

Question 1

What must the Governor do, if anything, to head off or prepare for a possible computer system disruption as a result of the Year 2000 computer bug?

Coleman (REP) - [response]
Fiske (SOC) - [response]
Germann (LIB) - [response]
Humphrey (DFL) - [response]
McCloney (PC) - [response]
Pentel (GRN) - [response]
Ventura (REF) - [response]
Wright (GSR) - [response]

Question 2

Evaluate the performance of the press in covering the on-going presidential scandal, the private lives of politicians, and please indicate whether or not you consider yourself a role model.

Question 3

Given Minnesota's climbing prison population, the public pressure to reduce taxes and an apparent stalemate in the war on drugs, how would you, as governor, balance the cost of criminal justice with the need to ensure the safety of Minnesotans?

Coleman (REP) - [response]
Fiske (SOC) - [response]
Germann (LIB) - [response]
Humphrey (DFL) - [response] [rebuttal]
McCloney (PC) - [response]
Pentel (GRN) - [response]
Ventura (REF) - [response] [rebuttal]
Wright (GSR) - [response]

Question 4

Specifically, how much money is it worth to keep the Twins baseball franchise in Minnesota, and what will you do as governor regarding the public financing of sports arenas?

Question 5

Please describe the one issue that is the single most important reason you chose to run for office?

Question 6

In recent months we have experienced a spate of bloodshed in our nation's schools. What steps, if any, must the governor take to ensure that a similar atrocity does not occur in Minnesota?

Question 7

Is Northwest too dominant at Minneapolis/St. Paul International, and what is the role, if any, for the governor in the current situation with the airline?

Question 8

One of the most important tasks for our governor will be putting together an effective management team to govern Minnesota. Name one person you think would make a great state commissioner, and what agency do you think they would best lead? Why?

Question 9

Describe briefly what you feel is the greatest challenge facing Minnesota farmers right now. Outside of lobbying the federal government for support, specifically describe three actions, programs, or laws that you would support as governor to meet the farm crisis. If your programs involve new state expenditures, how would you pay for them?

Question 10

Should the Metropolitan Council be an elected body? Why or why not? If you believe they should be elected, should the seats be single district, proportional, or a mix?

Question 11

What are the top challenges facing your campaign in the coming weeks?

Question 12

Even as access to advanced technology and high speed Internet improves, many of the disparities in access between rich and poor, urban and rural Minnesota are growing. Should the state have a role in narrowing this gap? What would you do specifically as Governor to create more access to these tools for all Minnesotans?

Question 13

What is the state's role in promoting affordable housing? Share a specific proposal in this area.

Question 14

Assuming no overall tax increase, how should the tax burden be shifted to better reflect the needs of Minnesota? Explain one example.

Closing Statement

Winter Debate

Read the archive of our Winter debate, held in February 1998, between over ten candidates for Minnesota governor.

Winter E-Debate 98 on the Web

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