I hope you will ask about education reform, merit pay, and charter schools. Perhaps get their take on Michael Bloomberg's reforms in NYC

I would ask Obama why he thinks doubling the minimum wage and pegging it to the inflation rate would have on the value of money for middle class Americans and why uneducated people deserve the economic prosperity the educated people have worked so hard to earn. And if we are going to turn busboys, janitors, and laundry ladies into middle class people what impact would that have on the ever declining level of motivation for Americand teenagers to work hard in high school.

If there will be another rig of elections…..

I would ask Obama if he thinks teachers are being racist against Hispanic and black students and that is why they have such a high dropout rate comared to whites as he describes on his official campaign website. And if it isn't the teachers, is it that these kids have parents that don't push the value of hard work as part of their family's philosophy?

Wolf,

Please ask Hillary to outline in detail her claim to have 35 years of experience.

I think someone should ask senator Obama about his connection with Tony Rezko. According to a recent posting on abc's webpage it is not a dead issue. I would ask, Senator Obama if it is true that judgement should be trumped in lieu of experience than how do you explain your lack of judgement in asking and receiving advice from an indicted political fixer in which you stated, " It was a mistake to have been engaged with him at all in this or any other personal business dealings that would allow him, or anyone else, to beleive he had done me a favor." And if this is an admitted lapse in judgement what does that do for your claim that your lack of experience is made up for with sound judgement? This may seam harsh, but Obamas whole reaction to lack of foreign policy experience is based on him haveing sound judgement skills. Its a fair and brave question in order to get to the character of the man.

There is a general believe that you were a Clinton enabler in the last debate, I hope you will try to fair and neutral this time.

Ask Hillary Clinton why she had decided to run the type of Campaign Jesse Helms ran against Harvey Gantt when Harvey was ahead of him in the poll.

Thank you for the opportunity to weigh in Wolf. I hear the Democratic cadidates talking about raising taxes on the rich to lower them for the middle class. Please ask them what amount of income over one year constitutes a person as rich.

(to all Candidates, apart from Dennis)
How will you bring change, given all your advisors are White House alumni from the past 30yrs who have all had a hand in war crimes, scandals and attrocities?

Let the candidates ask one question each other.

Ask questions to OBAMA about his experience. We need an experienced person in the white house.

Hillary, what 35 years of experience?

To all:

Everyone is talking about change. We all know that politicization like to stretch the truth, only better their out come. What is this change? How will you bring this change? What proof do you have to back up that you are able to bring change?

Barack, Hillary, Edwards, what change do you propose and HOW.

Please ask which candidate of the following is best for African Americans.
1. A White candidate who has been an advocate for blacks for more than 30 years
2. A Black candidate who hesitates even to mention his ethnicity during his stump speaches

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Why has no one confronted both Clinton and Edwards on their health care plans? In particular, their "mandated" health insurance seems to imply that their plans will serve to FURTHER ENRICH large health care providers (i.e. insurance companies) in this country.

How come no one is confronting them on this??

I would ask them why we do not have a one day primary. What have they done to insure a unified standard voting system in America? How are they going to take us from being 29th in the world of education?

Good questions and makes the majority of us who haven't voted think.

What will you do to prevent further voter ballot, voter district and voting machine tampering?

In the theme of change a "Better America" I would like to know of all their travels in this country what is the one city that is using technology or doing something smart to make their lives better that you were so impressed with that you would want to do on a national level?

As a gay male, I would also be curious to know what their personal feelings are on homosexuality and gay rights. Also what do they plan to do in their presidency to support gays and lesbians and if they would do away with dont ask dont tell.

Question for Senator Clinton

The past two administrations have lied to the American People.
President Clinton lied or mislead the American people, whichever word you prefer, about his infidelity in the white house
which had he told the truth, the American people would not have been embarrassed in front of the world with an impeachment process.

President Bush lied or mislead the American People about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Had he told the truth we would not have lost brave young men and women in this irresponsible war.

In this campaign when you were up in the polls you told the American People you were going to stick to the issues and not engage in personal attacks or go negative. However, in the last few days before the NH primary you and your husband decided to attack Barack Obama by saing he's spreading a false hope, and to take it a step further your husband claimed he's in fairytale land.

For the people who want to vote for you like myself, but are very hesitant, As president what would you do to bestow honesty and integrity back to the presidency and how can the American people trust you to be honest as President of the United States given your tactics in NH. The American People do not seek a perfect government they want a truthful and working government.

To Mrs Clinton, Do you feel that it would be good for the reconcilliation of the country to relive the past fights of your husband's administration(exp: cutting of the military, failure to kill osama bin laden,impeachment etc…

I think these are important because its what the republicans will use in the general.

Question for Presidential Debate to be hosted by Wolf Blitzer: I think that the most successful presidents are the ones who surround themselves with the best, most experienced advisors and assistants. With or without naming names, what can you tell us about the people you will have surrounding you when you are president?

I would ask Hillary Clinton to explain these two comments:

"Dr King's dream began to be realised when President Lyndon Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It took a president to get it done."

and what she thinks of comments made by two of her supporters:

Francine Torge said this while introducing Mrs. Clinton: “Some people compare one of the other candidates to John F. Kennedy. But he was assassinated. And Lyndon Baines Johnson was the one who actually” passed the civil rights legislation.

Andrew Cuomo (about Obama): "You have to sit down with 10 people in a living room. You can't shuck and jive at a news conference; you can't just put off reporters, because you have real people looking at you, saying 'answer the question."

To all candiadates, and this is a good one:
How would you govern differently that Bill Clinton?

I would love to ask the candidates you advocate pulling out of Iraq by a date-certain what is their picture of Iraq and the Middle East a month, six-weeks and a year after the American troops leave?

It all sounds good, but there are consequences to the decision to pull out that I have not heard discussed.

I would ask the Democrats in South Carolina - PLEASE, think deep and hard on these very crucial, controversial, but necessary issues:

1). Black, White, Green, Yellow, Purple of Blue - what does it mean that Obama has admitted to not using cocaine once in a while - but actually abusing cocaine and that he is speculated to have sold the drug? What does that mean, please, as an American, black, white, green, yellow or purple - that if I ask you to request for him to be honest about how long he snorted cocaine and if he sold it that I run the risk of being called prejudiced? I am not at all. I am only asking for the best in the office. The most qualified and someone with experience and who has a lifetime of achievement and who has led a life that will be a role-model for a nation and those around the world.

I also ask the South Carolina voters to think about how drugs, cocaine, marijuana, etc. have affected young people. That most people don't have the luck that Obama did with cocaine. That most people when they are caught serve time in jail and please tell me why we can't ask him this. Why is it that if we want to ask him this and bring this up into the forefront of the news we can't?

2). I would like the voters in South Carolina to ask themselves honestly if they are voting for Obama because he is black or because he is the most qualified.

3). ARe they voting for him because he is a good speaker and you identify with him or becuase he is the most qualified?

4). I would like the voters in South Carolina to know that Obama has been in the senate for only 3 years, and has been present for only 50% of the voting in the Senate. The last year of his senate campaign he has been campaining.

5). I would like the voters to know that we are all Americans, white, black, green,yellow purple and it is important that you see Obama is not qualified.

His past is not a past of shame. I believe in people turning around.

BUT HIS PAST IS NOT A PAST OF A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT AND 35 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE!

I ASK THE SOUTH CAROLINA VOTERS TO STAND UP AND SEE THE TRUTH!

If your were president,how would you transform the Dept. of Homeland Security into a workable agency to protect our security? I won't accept the answer that it works now! It doesn't!

In the midterm election, we elected Dems to replace the failing Repubs. They have failed at achieving anything significant, due in part to a Republican president. If a Dem is elected, with the backing of the house and senate, what can you specifically guarantee to have signed into law in your 1st couple months as president?

All of the Democratic hopefuls pledge to withdraw US troops from Iraq. What will they say in response to conservatives who will charge that the new president is "cutting and running" ?

Can any of the candidates name all states?

One could argue that Partisanship is ruining our nation. You are all talking about change. How do you propose to be the change that you envision in terms of unifying such a politically divided nation? How do you plan to get Congress to work together and to work with you?

Mr. Blitzer,

First of all, I want to say that I'm a great fan of yours.

I'm really glad that Senator Obama has generated so much excitement during his campaign. He talks about bringing people together and changing the country.
My question is when he does bring us together, where we are going? To do what? And how?

Thank you very much and looking forward to the debate.

Sorry - who advocate, not you advocate

Mr. Blitzer,

I commend you for solliciting questions from the public.

My question would be this.

Hillary Clinton has repeatedly and publically told supporters that Barack Obama was opposed to the Patriot Act in 2001 and voted in favor of it in 2006. That is incorrect; Senator Obama worked with Senator Russ Feingold (WI) to revise the Patriot Act Renewal in 2006, a seperate bill from the 2001 act, and only after revisions had been approved did Obama (and Feingold) vote for the 2006 legislation.

Yet she is directing attention away from her own voting record. She voted unapologetically for both for the Patriot Act AND the renewal. How does Senator Clinton feel it is fair to criticize Senator Obama on his vote when she voted twice in favor of the bill?

Thank you.

In light of recent events with Iranian speed boats antagonizing U.S. naval ships how do you stand as far as labeling the iranian guard a terrorist organization? Has your opinion changed, yes or no and give examples to back up your opinion.

For Hillary:

You keep touting your "experience" and accomplishments. Many people believe that being married to a president does not qualify as hands-on experience. What things have you accomplished on your own (not just worked toward) that you think qualify you to be president?

Environment, environment, environment…. talk about it. PROBE!!!!!

Ask John Edwards about the lack of news coverage of his campaign; Does he think it is fair? Why should the media have so much power in chosing the news it reports.

Mr. Blitzer,

I am a legal gun owner. I am a hunter and competitive shooter. To say the least, shooting and gunsmithing are a hobby. My question for the candidates would be whether or not my rights as a gun owner will be severely altered if one of the respective candidates is elected into office. Specifically, I am inquiring about assault rifles which many decent people in America use for sport, hobby, and home defense.

All the best,

Marc

I haven't heard enough about the environment in this campaign. Global warming is a problem that could have dire consequences on the United States and the world in general, but not much attention has been paid to it.

What specific plans do the candidates have to combat global warming, and would they be prepared to ask Americans to change their daily routines, purchasing habits and basic energy use to help with the greater cause?

I don't think any of the candidates have been asked yet about presidential signing statements. What do the candidates think about such statements, and do they think Bush's use of them threatens the rule of law?

As president,how would you get the Shiittes to work with the Sunnis & Kurds for unity so we can get out of this mistake? The answer that the war was not a mistake is not acceptable!

I have watched over the last few years how people went out and got crazy bubbliciouse mortgages on houses they should not have been able to afford. Which in turn drove up prices to unresonable amounts. I have sat on the side lines waiting for this ponzi scheme to collapse in on itself… Now you want to bail out these people that didnt have the common sense to read what they were signing….
I am concerned that we are going to bail out people who should learn from their mistakes.
Who is going to give me money since I was smart enough to know that "housing doesnt always go up".. who is going to help me out for staying on the side lines waiting for this bubble to come to a end?

What's next are we going to bail out people that cannot pay there credit card bills?

Experience:

The above candidates have been talking about their varying degrees of experience. The math for two of the candidates adds up - though I think Edwards' is a bit fuzzy. What really blows me away is Senator Clinton's math. She says she has 30+ years of experience. Is she counting her years as First Lady? I would really like to understand her math.

Thanks!

Each candidate proposes raising the federal minimum wage to $9.50 (Edwards) or to match the inflation rate (Obama and Clinton). My question is this:

Based on how the economy works, if one were to raise the minimum wage so drastically, and in return the unemployment rate goes through the roof (which it inevitably would), how would you explain that to those unemployed americans?

How can you assure those workers jobs when clearly the employers could no longer afford to employ them?

What, if any, incentives would you offer employers to keep these jobs in America and not outsource them to much cheaper labor abroad?

Wolf,

I think it would be great to ask the candidates:

What would you do, in light of recent legislative actions, to ensure the right to privacy while living in an age of fear of terrorism?

-Ask Obama how he will harmonise the democrats to work with rep
-What did Obama do during the recent comflict in his fathers home land in Kenya?

What are you going to do for the education and funding of our schools? My son's school has had to let the teacher aid's and special education classes go due to budget cuts. Trying to catch up to the rest of the world is not going work if the ones who need extra help are not receiving it. I actually had a teacher give me the results to a test so my son would pass! No child left behind or just close your eyes and pass everyone?

To Wolf Blitzer:

Question for debate:

For many years, Americans have "enjoyed" a lifestyle that has incuded using a disporoportionate share of the earth's resources.Are any of you willing to tell the American people the hard truth that the future of the planet dependson the nation as a whole decreasing consumption and increasing conservation of resources?

The first question I would ask every candidate is WOULD YOU PARDON THE CRIMINALS NOW IN OFFICE IF YOU ARE ELECTED?

My question would be for Hillary Clinton.

Senator Clinton,

You have spoken about change and how your experience will help you bring about change in Washington D.C. You and your husband have collectively been in Washington D.C. for nearly 16 years. How is it then that you plan to bring the change this country so desperately needs after spending so much time in a government that has led us to this breaking point. Please be specific, generalities are unacceptable to voters that demand substance.

Mrs Clinton-

You claim that your 35 years of experience makes you more qualitfied to lead this country than the other candidates. Could you please cite examples where you were directly responsible for initiating change in our government?

Ask each candidate what they would do to kick start the economy.

Given that the debate is on Marthin Luther King day and that African Americans form half of the democracte primary electorate in SC, please ask the candidates what the day means for them and what they plan to do to help make King's dream come true in terms of racial equality and other issues pertinent to minorites. Along with this, please ask Ms. Clinton to clarify the comments she made about MLK on her television interview.

Do you believe the country is heading for a recession and what steps would the federal government take to improve the economy on the short term during your presidency?

Ask ALL of them HOW do they plan to bring change, and WHAT kind of change…

Ask ALL of them what role would the VP have in their administration.

Ask ALL of them to explain the DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION for Iraq.

Ask ALL of them to explain their position towards Iran, Pakistan, Venezuela and North Korea.

Ask the to explain their plan to bring the dollar back to par with the Euro.

Ask ALL of them to explain their position regarding the housing slump and the possibility of recession and their SOLUTION to both issues.

Ask ALL of them their SOLUTION to the disaster created by No-Child-Left-Behind.

Please ask the following. If ever you have the opportunity, the Republicans ought to answer this as well:

Ours is a representative form of government, and we expect our elected leaders to govern in a manner that is consistent with the will of the people. On the other hand, we elect our leaders in part because we trust their judgment and do not necessarily expect them to govern with reference to polls or change course because 51% of the country believes something. How do you intend to balance your role as representative of the people with your duty to exercise good judgment even when your chosen course is unpopular? Are there circumstances where one necessarily trumps the other?

What we don't want to hear about is exaggerated stories about people "crying" or speculation about New Hampshire voters being secretly racist. Stick with the issues please. Some discussion about what these candidates have actually accomplished would be more interesting than their hopes for the future. What have they actually done that qualifies them to take on the job as President of the United States.

Any other job interview would require career accomplishments.

What would you do if China made a surprise attack on day one?

I am a Canadian citizen who has a daughter who married an American. I now have 2 grandchildren who are American - they live in New Jersey. I am quite concerned for their future and would like to know specifically what educational agenda the 3 remaining candidates plan to put forward. I feel that the Bush "no child left behind" strategy has failed miserably. My son-in-law always asks my opinion when it comes to U.S.politics as he knows I have followed it for decades - I would like to give him an educated opinion and I know that education is a big concern for them, as is the housing mortgage situation.

What is one major mischaracterization that your opponent has done of you in this campaign?

What is one major mischaracterization that you have done of your opponent in this campaign?

to Senator Clinton

You always mention that you are ready from day one, My question is if you have the enough experince to lead this nation, how you explain that you got fooled by Bush in going to war in Iraq, and how you insure this country you are not going to do it again.

To Barack Obama:

What makes you a better canidate for the Democratic Party then Hillary Clinton, please specify

During the next presidency our country will face challenges as a result of global warming and a global economy that will be unprecedented. More
Katrinas will take place in varying locations, our infrastructure will be tested as will our courage. Food shortages due to changing global markets may reach our shores.
These are issues that transcend any political party or ideology. How are you going to gear up to tackle these problems? Please no dreams, I want to hear what specific plans you are going to put in place, and why each one of you feels you can be trusted to lead. Remember President Bush initially sat in a kindergarten class continuing to read a child's story when he heard of 9/11, We cannot have such a president again.

As president,would you correct the Social Security problem by removing it from the General Fund & moving it back to the Trust fund it was in when LBJ Democrats moved it? A simple yes or no is all that is required!

Ask OBAMA: Did he ever fail in his decisions as a senator or all of his decision were perfect.

In 2004 Senator Edwards won South Carolina by receiving 37% of the African American vote. The last time an African American ran for the Democratic nomination for President he, that is Jesse Jackson, won South Carolina due to his support within the African American community. What is it about John Edwards that African Americans should consider if they have the chance to vote for a fellow African American this time?

For all Candidates:

How much does a gallon of milk cost in your hometown?

There have been many recent horrendous crimes against children. What will you do to protect children against predators, even if those predators are parents? This is an unusual/not usually asked question, but worthwhile. Children need to be protected when they have no one else to protect them.

wolf - ask them to identify the three things that threaten america's security the most, be it national security, economic security or social security in the sense of the society v the program. my concern is that i have heard precious little about the trade imbalance, weak dollar and credit issue. change as a concept doesn't mean progress. i'd like to see the debate's questions focus on how to achieve real progress on these important issues. change for the sake of change isn't helpful. quick comment…do we really want to elect barrack obama as leader of the free world…the whole world for that matter? i mean we just cam off the worst period in american history (outside of the civil war) with bush…tell me that we aren't going to give the mantle to barrack obama!

Well, I would ask Hilary Clinton just what is her experience and record? And when and where did she learn or work at it? Her Husband was the President, not her!

I know Barack Obama's history and experience. I don't think she should be president, because she is a white woman…. 8 years are enough!

After, a self-described, 35 years of political experience you finally found your voice….Whose voice and opinions were you using for the past 35 years?

I would like to know their policy towards illegal immigration and how will they handle the 12 million illegal immigrants living in the US? How will they implement their universal health care programs towards illegal immigrants? Will they pick and choose or universally provide health care to these people?

Since "CHANGE" seems to be the buzzword of the day with no real specifics of what changes they will make… and since the economy is one of if not the most urgent issue for the incoming president what specifically will each candidate change or do to effect the economy - I am not talking generalities I think we have heard enough of those but specific actions

Ask them why they think it is ok to give amnesty to the Illegal Immigrants who broke the law when they entered our country illegally. Whether they "make them pay a fine and learn English" or not, it is still amnesty in most Americans eyes.

Great point Jason! Hillary never hesitates to mention she's white when on the campaign trail.

A lot of talk using the word "change". WHAT CHANGE SPECIFICALLY? Also, this question is for anyone…why, why, why do all politicians continue to pander to illegal immigrants? No one will speak the truth about this issue. No one.

Please ask Obama about his experience on leading our military. Has he ever visited Iraq? Is he going to be a president for ALL people in this country. What is his position on illegal immigration and will he take a tough stand to defend our borders?

What will the candidates do to cab aids before it kills millions of African Americans in years to come.

Hillary, if you're elected, what would the role of your first-man be. Will you be sharing state secrets with him like he has with you (seeing how you can use that as experience).

Please ask them what they will do, if elected, to change the rules of the political game? I am thinking here primarily of campaign finance, lobbying reform, and changes (perhaps along the lines of the initiative in Maryland) to eliminate the small state bias that is built into the Electoral College system. But there are certainly other aspects of the electoral process that would be worth discussing.

Here's few more Mr Blitzer.

Is experience (statuesque) a liability or a asset for Change?
Is inexperience is a qulification for change?

I want to know about and to ask the question about how the candidates will handel the leaders of the ussr and chine that is whah is important to me, they are the big guns to worry about ,I think they would chew up and spit out Obama he has never faced"The Big Guns'

Thanks Richard

What are we going to do to avoid a conflict with Iran? What will you do if we have invaded Iran by the time you take office?

This is a fight for the leaders of tomorrow "the youth". In order to have good leaders for the future, education is the key. My question to all the candidates; with the high education costs, the decline in public school standards, unfunded federal government mandates, teachers being under paid, the reliance of communities on property taxes for school funding yet as property taxes increase real income decreases the list goes on it becomes a balancing act keep the schools open, increase real income and keep homeowners in their homes; in specific terms why should we support any of your candidacy knowing that most promises made during the campaign are never kept instead we get an excuse as to why you changed your mind.

Tell Hillary while it is ok to fight for votes, it is not ok to downplay the role Martin L King played in the civil right movement.

Straight forward answer wanted:

To HIllary Clinton: If you win the Democratic nomination for President, would you consider Barack Obama as your running mate / V.P. and why?

To Barack Obama: If you win the Democratic nomination for President, would you consider Hillary Clinton as your running mate / V.P. and why?

Hillary? 25 Years of Experience? In What?

Question: Our economy is headed for a depression, what action will you immediately take to restore the american economy, without imposing more burden on the taxpayers, what programs would you put in place to create jobs and ease the inflation burden on taxpayers.

Question: You talk of "change," what is needed is a president with a strong moral character, one who has a track record of effeciency in spending taxpayers money, a president that can stand up to gross waste, gross fraud, and gross abuse of power going on in our government. What is the first step you would take t: 1. Balance our budget and reduce the one-half trillion government budget, to run our government more efficiently. 2. Correct our banking problems in the U.S. Treasury, soon Ben will run out of rate cuts, there will be no fed rate to cut to shore up our banking derivatives, what measures will you take to ensure our banks won't go broke, locking americans out of their accounts like was done in the "crash" of 1929?

1. Why did Senator Obama meet with Mayor Bloomberg.

2. What is Senator Obama's plan if the economy goes into full recession before he takes office.

3. Does he think Senator Clinton owes it to the American people to release all the sealed documents for the time she was in the white house as first lady.

What does winning the Democratic nomination and the Presidential election mean to you on a personal level? Outside of the political and social ramifications.

We have heard a lot about the need for experience in this race, with each candidate repeatedly defending their resume. But I'm tired of hearing what you've done, I want to hear what you will do, and how. Believing as I do that each new problem brings its own special circumstances, I do not want to hear about how they will "fix" the economy or how they will provide medical insurance to all people. For problems as large as what this country faces cannot be reduced to soundbytes. Therefore, what I would like to know from each candidate, is how they specifically go about solving problems, in general? I'm looking for basics here. "Step one, I do this. Step two, I do this." and so on.

If they could give one another a chance because they are all great…

I'd ask Obama to respond to Clinton's example of experience being more valuable than hope and rhetoric in the case of LBJ vs. MLK and JFK.

Ask each of the top-tear candidates this:

There is a lot of buzz about both Carbon emissions and renewable energy. Would you consider non-renewable sources (i.e. Nuclear) as a way to cut greenhouse gas emissions, or would you stick strictly to truly renewable sources (such as Solar, Wind, and Hydro)?

To Barack Obama: What specific measures will you propose as President to help those lower on the income ladder? What sets you apart from the other two candidates in helping alleviate poverty and helping working families increase their economic well-being and pay for healthcare, pay for quality education for their kids, afford quality housing, and have money to invest?

Barack Obama has talked about change and getting the establishment out of Washington DC but yet in one day (January 10th) he received the endorsements of two Senators and one member of Congress who have a total of 77 years of time in DC. If he is running to shake up Washington and to rid politics of the establishment why is he working hard to get and reliving in the endorsement of these longtime DC fixtures? Or is his running aganist the establishment just words for running in opposition to the Clinton era?

What does Hillary bring to the table that some other candidate doesn't do better?

I would love to see a question that asks Hillary about her significantly larger use of negative ads than her competitors. Her campaign has not only paid for many negative spots, it has also used clear misquotes (regarding Obama) that even your news channel has made clear were easily proven false. How does she justify this.

The other question pertains to a similar subject. Hillary has used the same fear argument that the Bush administration has used so often while she was in NH. She clearly espoused the belief that to vote for Obama is to invite terrorist attack on our country. What's up?

Do I really believe the media?

Exactly how does Barack Obama plan on making change?

Clinton, clearly posted a 10pt plan to begin with, what does Obama plan to do?

And, it would be nice to ask all of the candidates why they avoid discussing LGBT issues in public speeches. They're comfortable talking about racism, and sexism, but none of them seem to truly support the LGBT community PUBLICLLY. They mustn't forget a large number of LGBT people are Democrats.

WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO DO ABOUT THE NATIONAL DEBT WE HAVE

General question to all the candidates:

As an educator, I am concerned about what type of economy my students will be facing in the next few years. Will their hopes be dashed or realized?

Our economy is suffering. People are losing jobs. People are losing their homes. Education budgets are being cut.

What concrete plans do you have to restore our anemic economy?

Thank you.

Denise Stewart, California Independent

Two Scenarios and a Question:
1. A single mother working 2 jobs just to feed her 3 children
2. A potential family who is trying to make ends meet after the father has been laid off right before he retires.

So knowing these circumstances:
What will each candidate do to ease the plight of African Americans who, along with these issues, have to pay high taxes, high-priced home insurance, and soaring gasoline prices?

My question would be concerning the FDA. non approval of the Dendreon drug called PROVENGE.

Why the FDA Ignored the decission 17-0 on voting for the approval of the prostate cancer drug called PROVENGE? The vaccine was received the blessing from all members but the FDA declined to accept their vote for approval. Three congressman are now investigating,

Do the candidate believe that a drug which can prolong life without pain be the decision of the person who has prostate cancer or the Government?
over 200,000 thousand americans die each year of prostate cancer.

For all candidates:

Imagine you are the President now and you are speaking to a crowded room of young men and women that have lost loved ones during military service. Now deliver a brief speech that is intended to motivate them to enlist in the military.

I hope that debate wouldn't be conducted and skewed to favour some candidates more than others…..

Senator Clinton,

More than 50% of the country has already make up their minds about you: they are NOT going to vote for you this November.

With such high negative numbers, why keep running? How can you possibly win?

Looks like Hillary has her minions on CNN doing their Obama bashing today….

My question to all three would be:

Tell me what REAL, concrete steps they would take to reduce or remove the influence of special interests in Federal politics.

And here's a tip, supporting existing laws isn't a good enough answer boys and girls……..

How do you plan to unite the party after such a divisive primary season?

What do you say to allegations that some of you "ripped" some of your ideas off of Bill Richardson original positions? When do you plan to bring ALL the troops home since each one of you couldn't commit to do that by 2013 in a September MSNBC debate?

Obama, not ever holding an "executive" position, nor running a business, nor holding a government job for over 2 years, why do you believe you are qualified to hold the highest executive job in our country?

Ask each candidate

When President, if you where sent an appropriations bill from Congress and it was 2% higher than you wanted…what would you do..? follow up if it had earmarks what would you do…?

I have a two part question, 1. Hillary, when you say that you have 35 years of experience are you counting being the wife of a candidate experience…because if not for the time you were in the white house as first lady, I believe you and Barak Obama have the same amount of time in the U.S. Senate. 2. Barak Obama, can you please explain to everyone what is your motivation in this campaign…what keeps you going?

Kevin spoken like a true liberal how about helping yourdself

We hear alot about 'taking back Washington for the people'. These promises are largely based on the legislative process — and undue influence of lobbyists and special interests. I'd like to know what they plan to do to restore faith in the election process.

With allegations of deliberate tampering or fraud, and known flaws in both electronic and manual voting system - what actions will they take to ensure our election process represents the will of the people?

Ask Hillary what will be the "change" that she can bring being a Clinton and that her family has been in the White House in the past? And mainly what the candidates are the most passionate about and how they will pay for their healthcare plans. Also, it wouldnt hurt to make sure Wolf Blizter is FAIR with equal time and does not rudelty interrupt the candidates as often. LET THEM SPEAK!

I would like to know which candidate, either Democrat or Republican, will go against the will of the Trilateral Commission and restore America to the citizens and not corporate elites. I believe Ron Paul is the best candidate to do this. When will these so called forerunners start talking about the real issues that matter to American citizens?

Barack Obama continues 'preeching' the fact that he is the candidate of change, but he's being endorsed by Senators that are obviously establishment figures! Is he just using this over-used word, 'change' to brainwash the youth and independents???

I want a specific answer from him on how he plans on making this 'change' he keeps preeching!

1.i do not understand where clinton is coming regarding 'experience' when she was never served as a president. i think she talks more about experience assuming about former president clinton. not herself. please separete your experience from your husband who was a great president

2. from my understanding she used her 'femal' emotion side to get more vote, if she is she already emotionaly now how is she going to handel when things get hard in the white house?

do you think that mandated health care will lead to an even deeper divide between haves and have nots by creating a government-run health care system that would most likely include poor people who cannot afford better health care plans? (a mandated government issued health care plan would most certainly be poorly funded and run and no one but the poor would actually would actually want to sign up for it.)

Hillary: Among 35 years of experience she has often mentioned, what she really earned with her own ability without backs by her husband. Please define the difference between experience Laura Bush other first ladies had or have and hers. The experience she earned through the advantage of being the first lady should be really counted as the same degree of experiences as other candidates like John Edward earned by his own efforts for years?

Senetor Obama, How do you feel that your experience working as an organizer has helped you to understand the people of our nation?

To Obama, Edwards and Clinton,

Why did both Obama and Edwards pull their names off of the Michigan ballots, while Hillary Clinton gets a free pass in the state of Michigan?

If this was indeed done by choice then a second question for Mr. Obama and Mr. Edwards, Please explain to all of the Democratic voters in Michigan why we should still back your campaign if you don't care enough about Michigan to even have your name on the ballot.

Registered Democrat voting for Uncommitted

Mr. Obama - stop with the pie in the sky promises - where are the details — where's the beef? What's your experience — in Kenya?

For all CAndidates:

How much money, approximately, have you accepted from any lobbyist?

Otto von Bismark is quoted as saying "Fools learn from experience, the wise learn from the experience of others." Throughout the early stages of this race, there have been varying references to "experience" and to "change." What specifically do you intend to change and name one or two specific experiences that will allow you to facilitate that change.

I am from a small town in the middle of Missouri where there used to be factories and ones my Mother and Father worked in all their lives. Now we are down to two factories for a town of only 4,000 population. Now Edwards would be my candidate of choice at this time. I hate that this race has become a "race about race". Gender, race and now experience is not important to me it is the economy of small towns like mine. We are "outsourcing" our country to the point where we cannot buy American anymore and that is where the economy has gone. We pay the price. You cannot seperate the War and the Economy because they are related uniformally in that if we had kept our American dollars in this country you would see the economy like it was in the times of the Democratic years. I cannot believe how much is spent on the campaigns when we have people well just read Edwards speeches. I do not care if Obama is black or purple, I don't care if Hillary is male or female I want "change" and Edwards seems to be the only one saying what I want to hear. I was for the war in 2001 to get Bin Laden and then we end up in IraQ and bin laden is still out there building his army and we have a Congress sitting around talking about a surge and benchmarks and why is America in a recession? This is my stance and my story and by golly I'm stickin' to it. Still undecided in Missouri so "show me".

All three candidates are against gay marriage but for domestic partnerships. How do you justify the new "Separate but Equal" for the 21st century?

Ask each one:

Cite an actual case in the past that will tell us that you are a natural agent of change and not one suddenly emerging because it is politically exciting to see so.

In their socialized health care plans, how do the candidates plan to avoid the pitfalls already seen in health care programs in Europe, such as long waits for non-emergent care and essentially a two-tier system of public and private care?

We've heard the candidates discuss big buisness and how corporations have overtaken our government with special interest groups and as well as lobbyists. How then, do candidates justify taking large sums of money in the form of campaign donations in their bid for the whitehouse. To whom will they owe their allegience…the company that gave them 200,000 or the little old lady who sent in her last 25.00.

All of the candidates talk in vague terms about creating a better future for our children but none of them address the looming crisis with Medicare and Social Security funding.

Please ask them specifically what they would do, and if, as most have the answer form a bi-partisan commission to study, why they don't have their own opinion and aren't willing to offer any leadership on such an important issue.

What are the candidates going to specifically do to bring about gay civil unions? You all say you support them, but what will you do to make sure it happens, and soon?

I would like to know which candidates are willing to lower the age of eligiblity for Medicare to age 55? Why would they find fault with allowing a healthier block of people (and their premiums) help subsidized a failing agency?

I would also like to know what specific plans the candidates have to help the people in the middle class, who are not having problems with their mortgage, however, still live paycheck to paycheck due to the rising costs of food, oil, health insurance, etc?

If you were a different color or sex would your campaign be easier or more difficult?

I would like to ask Hillary as a hard-core Democrat, why do I feel more and more every day like I am in favor of Obama? All year I have been anxiously following the Clinton campaign, reading her website, watching video. Suddenly, after hearing Obama speak and reading his plan I somehow feel transformed and that he will save this country.

Hillary, tell me how you will inspire me to bring about change when you fall in the mantra of Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush, Clinton.

One question for Hillary Clinton. DOES SHE EXPECT AFRICAN AMERICANS TO VOTE FOR HER IF SHE IS THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE AFTER THE NEGATIVE REMARKS SHE AND HER HUSBAND HAVE MADE, AND ARE MAKING ABOUT BARACK OBAMA?

Change is all this country needs, especially after suffering from all aspects of the Bush administration, to undo all the mess that our country got into. I used to think of going back to the Clinton administration, but now, I started to think we need a little more change than that, Obama's change, hope and beleiving in our potential to bring it.

Ask Obama: With his wealth, why hasn't he helped his Grandmother get out of that poverty looking home in Kenya? What are his CHANGES, he has not explained them and about this UNITE the country thing, how is he doing that?

Remember, President Bush promised to UNITE the country and clean up the White House, you see where that got us.

To Clinton: If you weren't married to a well-loved two-term former president, do you think you would have front-runner status, or would you be running in the first place?

What changes are they talking about? Our parents Health-Care, Social Security issue, or Our Kids Education. Because I need to find out what would they do before I even VOTE to any of them. Because How many of us feel secure about our future?

I can speech about Changes But I need tha plan layout..

I hope your questions do not amount to a cake walk.

How can you possible characterize the administrations Bush, Clinton, Clinton, Bush, Bush and possible Clinton again as change? 24 years in the same families. If Hillary is elected is Jeb Bush next? Break the cycle.

To each candidate. How many years of public service? Comment: How does Hillary Clinton count so many years of public service? Does that mean as Co-governor and Co-president? I only know she served in the Senate. If it were not for Hillary being President Clinton's wife, she would not be in the spotlight at all and the same for President Bush. Families do matter.

How does Rudy Giuliani explain hiding expenses in obscure department budgest so he could run around on his wife? If you or I tried that we would be fired or in jail on tax evasion.

Did Giuliani declare the expense associate with his tryst as business expense on his taxes?

Does Huckabee approve of the Baptists attacks of the Mormons at their General Conferences and elsewhere? They are the only faith that does so. Catholic, Jews, Muslims, and other Protestants do not attach the Mormons.

Please ask a simple and significant question:

Do you believe that each of your opponents is "electable", that is, fully capable of winning the 2008 Presidential election?

The answer must be simple and absolute, and not relative. That is, it is not responsive to say: we are all electable, but I am more electable.

Why are we pouring billions of dollars of aid into other countries, not to mention the wars, yet my university has to take a mere $10 million budget cut?

I would ask the candidates how are all of the promised and proposed public spending and aid programs that Hillary and other Democratic candidates say they will put in place if elected president going to be paid for?

As it is we can't pay for the ones we already have (deficit spending and all).

As it stands Congress can't pass a budget on time without BILLIONS of Dollars in earmarks to grease it through.

As it is, we've seen Congress unable or unwilling to control spending on the programs already in place.

As it is, Congress' track record for new progrmas shows us programs estimated costs to be pennies on the dollar of what they turn out to cost over time.

We know someone has to pay for them. I hear the 'Sock it to the Rich' chant, but what defines rich, middle class, working class, and poor?

I would also ask the candidates which older or outdated programs would be cut to control spending under their administrations.

It seems all the original reasons (a.k.a. lies) made by Bush for going to war in Iraq have been debunked. Sadam Hussein was not tried for genocide or crimes against humanity. There were no weapons of mass destruction- hence no evidence of same and Iraq was not a hot bed of terrorism. I expect people in your positions to have real knowledge about what's going on. So what was the real reason for going to war in Iraq? Was it to control oil markets and handing multi national corporations billions of dollars? And, why is the new U.S. embassy in Baghdad so montrously big? What all will be going on there beside housing a few diplomats and giving them a gym and swimming pool.

If you were a different color or gender would your campaign be easier or more difficult?

What are you going to do about the dollar losing its value?

I am a young, indepentant, member of the middle class, and am extremely concerned about the issues that plague our nation's health care system and the cost that the middle class is assuming now. I am not convinced, however, that nationalizing an already inefficient and beurocratic system is the best, or even a good answer, especially since as a child I lived in the United Kingdom and experienced something similar to the type of system proposed.

How are the national health care plans that the candidates propose going to impact 1) the middle class financially 2) existing hospitals/insurance/pharmaceutical companies (jobs, etc) 3) the quality of care, including research and development & 4) the economy

I guess the core question is how does a socialized health care plan fit in a capitalistic economy, and what is the bottom line cost going to be?

I'm a former Republican (though definitely not Democrat) who am eager to reverse the last 8 years of damage and vote Democrat. One core issue is the illegal problem. The issue is two-fold: 1) how to stop it (and put in a legal work-program) … and … 2) what to do with the illegals in the country. I think the Reds & Blues can and will figure out the 1st one (seems like we're working on it). The 2nd is one that I don't hear much about from the Democrats, and it's worrisome. With estimates I've heard/read indicating 70% of Americans are against amnesty .. what solution do you have ?
(mine is to seal the borders first, then give those who are here legal stay until their death, with no possibility for citizenship [unless they get in line like others], siblings born here would have no rights to stay).

To put into perspective the healthcare issue, I would like to know the following:

1. How much they pay for it.
2. What type of covereage they get.
3. How much do they pay for prescriptions.
4. are they ever told they won't be covered for something.
5. What about there families
6. What about after they leave office, do they have covereage for life.
7. How much it would cost they average american for coverage similar to what they have.

I think we can all assume the answers, but I would like to hear it them actually say it.

For every single one of the candidates:

When are any of the politicians going to realize that the infighting of a party based political system does nothing but harm this country? When are we going to get a person that is going to do the job of actually representing the people of this country and their needs? Is there even one among you that honestly has the best interests of the citizens of this country in mind versus your own agendas? I love this country and everything it stands for, but politics are destroying it. Isn't it about time we put our differences aside and began working diligently and honestly for the common good?

Ask OBAMA to state what the change, of which he always speaks, will actually be. Moreover, ask HOW he plans to implement this change. He has been given a free-ride in debates when it comes to actual policy issues. This far along in the race, we do not need campaign slogans: we need real political discourse, real debate, real discussion of policy. Obama needs to be held to the same standards as Clinton and Edwards, and, unfortunately, the press has been derelict in being as demanding of him as they have of the other candidates thus far.

ask obama what experience he brings to the table since clearly he has it. how do you measure when experience "starts?" hillary has "35 years"–how is that substantiated? the experience obama and edwards is credible and should be acknowledged in a televised debate. if being married to a politician qualifies as experience then organizing communities, volunteer work, teaching constitutional law, being elected to the state senate and then the united states senate, living abroad, honesty, ability to look at the big picture and clearly communicate to others, unifiying people rather than dividing them and listening all combine to create a unique experience that is the right kind of experience we need in a leader during this pivotal time in our country's (and planet's) history. and please notice i included "combined."( i obviously don't think that one or 2 or 3 of these qualities is enough to be president or i could run.)

Would you champion a procedural change in the Congress, whereby every single bill, including appropriation bills, were required to be one topic bills? Meaning, congressman could not add unrelated ammendments to bills, under any circumstances? Any idea that produced a bill would thus get voted for on its own merits, up or down.

Ask the top 3 candidates which of the other top 3 candidates they would choose as their vice president and why and additionally why they would not choose the other candidate.

I would ask all…

If you had to pick on of the other people running for president as your vice president who would you choose and why…..

Obama, what experience do you have that proves you have the financial wherewithall to dig us out of the depression we are heading toward?

Hillary, under pressure you "cry" and look to Bill to carry your load, which happened in New Hampshire when you "broke" into tears. Under that same kind of pressure in the oval office, I believe the same response occur when you are defeated by Putin in an argument, so who will really be running this country, if by chance you get elected, you or Bill?

For all three leading Democratic candidates:

Who would be your running mate? If you wont answer, what can we expect in your running mate?

Who was your favorite U.S. President? Why?

I really like the idea of letting each candidate ask the other candidates one question each.

To: HILLARY CLINTON

I AM A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACTIVIST. I BELIEVE IN AMERICA WE NEED TO RIDE THE BUSES MORE. I BELIEVE OUR TRAIN SYSTEM NEEDS HELP.

YOU OBVIOUSLY ENCOMPASS THIS IN YOUR SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES AND CONSERVATION OF ENERGY INITIATIVES.

ALSO, AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION HAS ENDORSED YOU - THEY REPRESENT 180,000 BUS DRIVERS, LIGHT RAIL DRIVERS AND TRANSIT EMPLOYEES.

I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHY AMALGAMATED IS ENDORSING YOU AND WHAT YOUR PLANS ARE FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IN THIS COUNTRY.

PARIS, LONDON, CHICAGO, BOSTON, SAN FRANSISCO - THESE CITIES ARE GREAT BECAUSE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PEOPLE MIX AND BLACK, WHITE, GREEN, AND YELLOW AND PURPLE TURN INTO AMERICANS.

LIKE IN NEW YORK!

LIKE IN PARIS!

WALKING CITIES ARE GREAT CITIES!

AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - THE LARGEST TRANSIT UNION BELIEVES THIS AND IS ENDORSING IS HILLARY AND I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHAT PLANS HILLARY HAS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT IN THIS COUNTRY.

Barack Obama mentioned taking an extra %6 of taxes from people who make over $100,000. If that happens to me, all of my discretionary spending will stop. This will have more of an effect on the quality of life for the working poor than for myself. Does Mr. Obama understand that he will be hurting the poor more than anyone else with these taxes? Is this how the "entitlement" party expands its base? By creating more poverty?

With the recent asteroid's near miss of Mars, all of our attention has turned to realize that we have absolutely no defense against the likely event of an asteroid striking Earth. What will you do to ensure that we have a robust manned spaceflight program so that we can divert such threats as well as ensure humanities’ survival despite any disaster that might come to us?

does bob not know how getting elected works? you have to get the support of governors, congressmen and women, other politicians–these will be your superdelegates at the convention and they will get you elected. do your homework bob.

We often hear candidates talk about how they want an end to partisanship so they can get things done if elected. Can you tell us something specific that you intend to do if elected that will get Republicans to work with you and stop the gridlock in Washington? Please note we've heard lots of promises before, yet we may be more divided than ever.

I want to know why the Democrats can't work on a plan to get the troops out of Iraq when THEYcontrol Congress & the Senate ? I don't understand whey they CAN'T present a unified front to get the job done.
Also as 100% permanently disabled veteran how are they going to resolve the broken VA Medical System which has been a mess since the Vietnam War?

Senator Clinton, as you know, Senator Obama has been a legislator longer than you have. Prior to your election to the U.S. Senate, you were the first lady, and prior to that, a private practice lawyer. As first lady, you were neither elected nor appointed, nor confirmed by the Senate. You did not attend National Security briefings or Cabinet meetings; you had no official policy roles. Why do you think you can claim the mantle of "experience" from him?

I would like to ask each candidate, Democrat and Republican, to reveal their association with the Trilateral Commission and how that association will affect how they will run this country. I want to know because the Trilateral Commission has hijacked our executive branch since 1974 and it is time for them to get out of our government before America loses its sovereignty all together.

Do you believe a president should be able to speak more than one language? I've notice that some foreign diplomats speak their language as well as English.

I would like to ask all the Democrats:

What if (God forbids) another 9/11 occurs? How will he or she respond?

Ask Hillary Clinton to explain her "35 years of experience." Since she is obviously implying that her years as a lawyer count, why then doesn't Obama's experience as a community organizer count?

"Reaching across the aisle" seems to be a common theme with the candidates in their campaign promises, but with so much political posturing and animosity between the Democrats and Republicans, how specifically would each candidate approach a situation where pure partisan opposition was the major obstacle and reach a solution?

To All:

Is preemptive war ever justified? If so, under what circumstances?

What does experience do for a canidate? How necessary is it?

My question would be as follows:

"Clearly, as presidential candidates each of you thinks you are the person best suited for the job. That said, as an American citizen thoroughly engaged in politics and well-informed of the various issues, with yourself exempt which of your two major counterparts would you vote for and why?"

Ms. Clinton,

Your campaign slogan has continually changed throughout the campaign, most recently settling on "The experience to bring change." At the same time, you are widely viewed as closely tied to the political establishment. You tout 35 years of experience as an asset.

What changes, if any, do you think need to be made in the way politicians run for office, including the roles of lobbyists and PACs and transparancy of contributions? Y