Welcome to the E-Debate. Over 100 fresh candidate responses on four themes and 10 short answer questions.
Welcome to the E-Debate, where Minnesota candidates for Governor boldly debate four major themes and share their snappy answers to 10 questions provided by citizens. Be sure to rate their responses and have your say in text, images, audio, or video.
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Closing Statement from Tim Pawlenty:
As Minnesotans, we are fortunate to live in a great state. Our quality of life is the envy of the nation. We can boast about our world-leading health care facilities and the best schools including our colleges and universities, and cultural resources - all of which enrich our lives.
We are […]
Closing Statement from Peter Hutchinson:
Why would anyone run for Governor when politics in this state is so screwed up?
I have personally visited with thousands of Minnesotans, and I’ve heard how they are sick that partisan bickering, name calling, and nasty advertising have taken over our state’s once-proud political heritage.
I’m running for […]
Closing Statement from Mike Hatch:
Thank you for the opportunity to debate in this uniquely 21st Century format.
I believe in a Minnesota with a solid middle class; with students and workers who are well-educated, who are able to compete for jobs in the global economy, and who have access to good health care.
I […]
Short Answer Question 10 - Wild Wild Rice – In August, it was announced that portions of the US domestic crop of long-grain white rice was contaminated with an experimental genetically engineered variety. Japan is now refusing US exports and the EU is requiring expensive testing of every shipment. Minnesota’s Ojibwe tribes fear a similar […]
Short Answer Question 10 - Wild Wild Rice – In August, it was announced that portions of the US domestic crop of long-grain white rice was contaminated with an experimental genetically engineered variety. Japan is now refusing US exports and the EU is requiring expensive testing of every shipment. Minnesota’s Ojibwe tribes fear a similar […]
Short Answer Question 10 - Wild Wild Rice – In August, it was announced that portions of the US domestic crop of long-grain white rice was contaminated with an experimental genetically engineered variety. Japan is now refusing US exports and the EU is requiring expensive testing of every shipment. Minnesota’s Ojibwe tribes fear a similar […]
Short Answer Question 10 - Wild Wild Rice – In August, it was announced that portions of the US domestic crop of long-grain white rice was contaminated with an experimental genetically engineered variety. Japan is now refusing US exports and the EU is requiring expensive testing of every shipment. Minnesota’s Ojibwe tribes fear a similar […]
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Rebuttal from Peter Hutchinson:
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Text transcribed from audio by E-Democracy.Org:
Hello, this is Peter Hutchinson, and I’m doing a rebuttal to the discussion on rural […]
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Rebuttal from Ken Pentel:
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Text transcribed from audio by E-Democracy.Org:
Hello, this is Ken Pentel in response to the rural economic question.
I am calling to […]
Rebuttal from Tim Pawlenty:
The development and economic prosperity of greater Minnesota, indeed all of Minnesota, depends in part on having a state government that is not a financial burden. I’m pleased that we’ve been able to hold the line on state taxes, despite having to solve a $4.5 billion deficit.
Unfortunately, Mike Hatch […]
Rebuttal from Mike Hatch:
My value system is based on the belief that a strong middle class, with well-educated students and workers who have access to decent and affordable health care is the foundation upon which all Minnesota communities can grow and make it better for the next generation.
Newspaper reports today state that Minnesota’s […]
Short Answer Question 9 - Protecting people online – from privacy to identity theft to child protection online – how do grade Minnesota’s performance with ensuring public safety online? Any future proposals?
Response from Mike Hatch:
Minnesota has done a very poor job in ensuring public safety online. Indeed, the security of our driver’s license data is […]
Short Answer Question 9 - Protecting people online – from privacy to identity theft to child protection online – how do grade Minnesota’s performance with ensuring public safety online? Any future proposals?
Response from Peter Hutchinson:
The rise of the Internet as a tool for commerce and communication brings with it great opportunity and risks. We […]
Short Answer Question 9 - Protecting people online – from privacy to identity theft to child protection online – how do grade Minnesota’s performance with ensuring public safety online? Any future proposals?
Response from Ken Pentel:
I will work closely with the Attorney General and the Legislature that as a state we will keep pace with the […]
Short Answer Question 9 - Protecting people online – from privacy to identity theft to child protection online – how do grade Minnesota’s performance with ensuring public safety online? Any future proposals?
Response from Tim Pawlenty:
New laws and investments have strengthened online safety by cracking down on child porn cases through new investigative staff and increased […]
Theme 4 - Rural and Small Town Minnesota - The Mini-Debate
With the post-primary debates in “the cities” and one in Rochester, consider this theme the mini-debate for the hearts and minds of rural Minnesota. Imagine that you are simultaneously present in the public halls of our 770 cities or 1790 townships with fewer than 10,000 […]
Theme 4 - Rural and Small Town Minnesota - The Mini-Debate
With the post-primary debates in “the cities” and one in Rochester, consider this theme the mini-debate for the hearts and minds of rural Minnesota. Imagine that you are simultaneously present in the public halls of our 770 cities or 1790 townships with fewer than 10,000 […]
Theme 4 - Rural and Small Town Minnesota - The Mini-Debate
With the post-primary debates in “the cities” and one in Rochester, consider this theme the mini-debate for the hearts and minds of rural Minnesota. Imagine that you are simultaneously present in the public halls of our 770 cities or 1790 townships with fewer than 10,000 […]
Theme 4 - Rural and Small Town Minnesota - The Mini-Debate
With the post-primary debates in “the cities” and one in Rochester, consider this theme the mini-debate for the hearts and minds of rural Minnesota. Imagine that you are simultaneously present in the public halls of our 770 cities or 1790 townships with fewer than 10,000 […]
