YouTube Debate - Chris & Dino Spar
Posted Aug. 21 at 1:54 pm by Rick AndersonGov. Chris Gregoire and challenger Dino Rossi have finally answered what YouTube thinks are the top video questions submitted in their recent YouChoose 08 contest. It appears that the No. 1 video, a song by Pudge, failed to make the cut.
(I was unable to download Rossi's video, but a back/forth cyberworld debate between the two can be easily viewed here).
In response to the queries
—Pharmacists and the morning-after pill: Gregoire says she backs requiring pharmacists to sell the pill, while Rossi opposes the requirement.
—The budget: Gregoire says she "inherited" a huge deficit from budget-writing Sen. Rossi and has turned things around to create a surplus; in fact, Rossi says, she's blown a surplus and created a new deficit - if Gregoire's re-elected, expect new taxes.
—National ID Card: Gregoire says Real ID program has flaws, Rossi says he doesn't support it. Both worry about funding and privacy.
—Global warming: Gregoire says the state is among the nation's leaders in new intiatives to combat climate change; Rossi says rather than force people out of cars, other measures can be imposed, and he'd give people the chance to choose.
—Health Care: Should be a right, not a privilege, says Gregoire, and the state is expanding coverage especially to children; Rossi says the state is a leader in health-care technology, and he'll work with the budget to expand care.
Thrilling!
Topics: Campaign 2008
