Did you know that every single voter
in the United States of America should
be concerned about the U.S. Senate
races in every state, not just their own,
because all 100 United States Senators
are busy making laws that you will have
to live with and follow, or risk going to
prison or losing your property or job!

Viewer calls are encouraged,
with each candidate given equal opportunity to respond.

NOTE our NEW WEB ADDRESS:
http://ch17.tv
Rob Reiber
Channel 17
294 North Winooski Ave
Burlington, Vt 05401
802.862-3966 x13
http://ch17.tv

CCTV Channel 17 Burlington, Vermont
Independent Candidates – U.S. Senate
Thursday, August 2, 2012
5:25 – 6:10pm

Cris Ericson (United States Marijuana Party),
Laurel LaFramboise (VoteKISS), Peter Moss (Peace and Prosperity)

Thank you for participating in the upcoming Channel 17/ Town Meeting
Independent Candidate Forum for U.S. Senate, scheduled for
Thursday, August 2nd.

Please plan on arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled forum.
Below are questions provided in advance for your consideration.
Viewer calls are encouraged,
with each candidate given equal opportunity to respond.

All forums air live on Channel 17 (on Comcast/ BT in Chittenden County)
and will be webcast at http://www.cctv.org/live_events

The forum, moderated by Nick Carter, will provide each candidate the
opportunity to respond to each question (2 minutes).
Rebuttals will be at the discretion of the moderator.

 If you have any questions about Channel 17’s election guidelines
you may find them at: http://www.cctv.org/files/policies.pdf

If you have additional questions about the Forum,
please do not hesitate to contact me at rreiber [at] cctv.org or 802.862.3966 x13

Opening Statement:

Why are you running for the U.S. Senate
and what qualifies you for the position?

1. The world continues to boil with troubles and challenges for the United States.
Current Secretary of State Clinton will be retiring this year.
What are the foreign policy objectives you would strive for?

2. The U.S. economic recovery has lost momentum recently,
with calls from the International Monetary Fund and more recently
Fed Chairman Bernanke for Congress to be careful of the fast approaching
‘fiscal cliff’.
How will you approach the proposed spending cuts
and tax hikes set to take effect at the beginning of 2013?

3. We are drawing down our presence in Afghanistan with a 2014 date proposed.
What have been our accomplishments?
Are they sustainable?
Was it worth it?

4. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act
this summer.
Is this good for Vermonters?
Please explain.

5. Please comment on campaign financing in general,
and the ‘Citizen’s United’ decision specifically.
Is Democracy in jeopardy?

6. Is the Federal Government’s role during these recessionary times
to provide stimulus?
Or, should it get out of the way and let business work?
What would you do to support your beliefs?

7. Vermont has experienced drastic weather impacts recently and now,
a large part of the country is experiencing the worst drought in 50 years.
Is climate change real?
What approaches to the ‘natural disaster’s’ the country
is experiencing would you work towards?

Closing comments

We look forward to your participation.


DIRECTIONS TO CHANNEL 17:

Channel 17 is in the Old North End of Burlington. From I-89, take exit 14W towards Burlington on Route 2.
Proceed west on Route 2 (Williston Road which becomes Main Street) past the Sheraton Hotel and the University.
Near the bottom of the hill into Burlington, take a right at South Union Street
(landmark: Memorial Auditorium) and continue on S. Union
(across Pearl Street, across North Street) until you reach a Stop Sign.
You will see the Food Shelf on your right and the Dairy Queen up ahead.
Bear right at this Stop Sign, onto North Winooski Avenue.
Proceed on N. Winooski Avenue. Just before the 1st Intersection/Stop Light,
you will see 294 N. Winooski Avenue on your right and a large parking lot.
This is us!
The main entrance to the building is on the side, from the parking lot.
Enter and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor.
Take a left after exiting either.
We are the only office down that hallway