Debate Recap

The debate is over! We'll be posting a full wrap-up with reactions by the end of the week that will include reactions from participants. Unfortunately, the hour long format prevented some questions from being asked and left candidates rushed. So, here's my offer to readers: if you have a question you wanted to ask (or what want to ask now), send it to me and I'll solicit answers from the tickets. Candidates: if you had a question you wanted a chance to answer with more time, submit it to me and I'd love to publicize it.

Here's my question. Candidates, four of you are going to lose on February 23rd, but you've all still brought great ideas to this campaign. How will you work to make good on your campaign promises even if you lose this race?

A question via e-mail: One of the jobs of the President and Vice President of the Student Body is to act as the lobbying body for the Student Body. This can include both state and federal representatives. One measure that was mentioned by President Obama during his State of the Union Address was the resurrection of the DREAM Act (an act that would provide residency for illegal immigrants as well as allow them to apply for federal loans and work study programs). My question is, if this act was to come up for a vote in the US House or Senate, would the candidates support this legislation and lobby for it?

Another via e-mail: I just went through the Socialview part of the RA application process; there the RLC's emphasized creating and promoting a strong sense of identity and a communal atmosphere in both the houses and halls for residents. As the President and Vice-President are comparable to Ra's, just for the entire campus, how do the candidates propose to develop that sense of identity and community for the entirety of UNI. While its not a concrete or definitive part of their potential job, in my opinion, it is one of the more imporant ones.

And a 4th via YouTube:


Check out the poll question on the right to share your feedback on tonight.