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THE UNIVERSITY OF ARLY GANSAN
ELECTION 2008
MONDAY NOVEMBER 3,2008
Economy, education focus of KS Senate
MARCI FRANCISCO
What has being in the Kansas Senate since 2005 taught you?
"I think each of us came to the Senate with a good sense of our community. But you learn a lot about issues across the state."
What are the top issues of importance for all Kansans in this election?
"The economy, the environment, clear support for education and higher education."
What top issues for college students would you address if re-elected?
Specifically, how do you and your opponent differ the most on the issues?
"I believe that we need to take action to add clean coal, and we have the responsibility as government to have individuals and businesses pay for the associated cost of their action."
What issues from Lawrence and Douglas County do you consider most important to address in the Senate?
"I had worked with the League of Women Voters, and we made the change about poll workers. That was a bill I introduced. I feel I've been able to make a difference."
Why should college voters be informed about the issues and this election?
"We govern ourselves, and the more you learn by participating, it is going to have an effect on you life. This is the time to learn, find out what you're interested in, what you care about."
What about your Senate experience or record makes you the best candidate for the job?
"I really earned a reputation for reading the bills and was able to get a number of amendments added. As a member of the minority party, it's often easy to be excluded."
SNL character? "Tina Fey"
Three words to describe yourself?
"Energetic, contributing.
respectful"
Favorite Lawrence restaurant?
"Free State Brewery, La Parrilla, La
Familia"
Strange thing KU students wouldn't know about you? "I've lived in six houses pretty much on the same block."
Least favorite movie?
Nora Simon
SCOTT MORGAN
How does your slogan, "An Independent Voice of Reason for Lawrence," relate to KU students and average Kanss?
"My sense is that party labels are not now as meaningful to that generation as they have in years past. Most pride themselves on being independent. (I'm) a Republican in search of a party."
What about your experience on the School Board and in Lawrence makes you most qualified to be in the Kansas Senate?
"Being on the school board for six years certainly has given me extensive background on education."
What top issues for college students would you address?
so many things come from education"
"Education is really the underlying thing that drives me because
How do you and your opponent differ the most on the issues?
"Topeka seems to be really good at being a logjam. I don't know what my opponent has really accomplished. It's not enough to vote right. You've got to accomplish something."
Why should college voters be informed about the issues and this election?
"For state senators and state representatives, it's in their own self-interest to be aware those are the people that control KU. The state government affects your lives in almost more real ways than Congress ever will."
SNL character?
"Steve Martin"
"Independent, reasonable, fair"
Favorite Lawrence restaurant?
"Ixtapa"
Strange thing KU students wouldn't know about you?
'I can clap one-handed.
Least favorite movie?
"The Great Panda Adventure"
Nora Simon
"As a KU alumnus, I'm proud to have represented KU in Congress for nearly 10 years. With your support, I will continue to take our Kansas values to Congress so we can make this country even better and stronger - now and in the future. Together, we can make a difference. I would be honored to have your vote.
Working For You
- Supported the College Cost Reduction Act to make student loans more affordable
- Supports increased funding for federal student aid programs to help pay for college
- Working to balance our budget so we don't pass on debt to our future generations
- Fighting for a comprehensive energy policy
Election garb
Tyler Waugh/KANSAN
Gov. shares her thoughts on presidential candidates
KATHLEEN SEBELIUS
Alyssa Theil, Lawrence sophomore supports Barack Obama by wearing a pin while at the same time poking fun at the John McCain campaign by wearing a "McSame/Failin' pin on Tuesday.
YOUTH
My two sons are in their 20s and never before have they or their friends been this excited about a candidate as they are about Barack Obama. My sons have always been involved in the political process but there are many of their friends who for the first time are paying attention and better than that, getting involved. Barack Obama brings a real sense of change for not only the younger generation but for all of us.
There are so many ways young people can be involved; they can volunteer, they can donate, they can work for a campaign or a political party and they can vote. The important thing is no matter their level of participation — they are engaged.
Barack Obama and Joe Biden bring the change that America is counting on. They can help us chart a new direction as opposed to more of the same with McCain/Palin, John McCain voted with President Bush 90 percent of the time and he and his running mate offer another Bush term — something we don't need.
OBAMA/BIDEN
I'm delighted Senator Obama has chosen Joe Biden as his running mate. His extensive experience dealing with foreign policy issues is an asset in these complicated times. He will be a great partner for Barack Obama in bringing about the change so desperately needed in our country, and restoring to America our sense of optimism and hope for a brighter future. I am proud to support this incredible team.
HILLARY CLINTON
I told Senator Clinton when we spoke, before I endorsed Senator Obama — I respect her immensely and if she were the nominee I would do everything in my power to help her. Like I told her back in January, Barack Obama is the right leader who brings the change we need at the right time.
What Hillary's candidacy has done is pave the way for those who will follow. This is a historic time that we should all be proud of. We've seen our first serious African American, female and Hispanic candidates for president during this election.
I dealt with it was to immediately have my staff push back and make sure it was handled differently and more appropriately the next time.
MEDIA AND WOMEN
I have been and will continue to be an enthusiastic advocate for Barack and I will do whatever I can to help him become the next President of the United States. Right now, I'm focused on the best job I've ever had... Governor of this great state of Kansas — which would improve immensely with a true partner in the White House.
I find it most beneficial when the media focuses on the job a person does — not what color their suit is, or commenting on their hairstyle or nail polish choice. It seems there have been examples of this with female candidates — in my first run for governor for example. The way
Nora Simon and Nick Ratlift
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