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Questionnaire for Gubernatorial Candidate Test

This questionnaire is for Maine Gubernatorial Candidates facing a primary.

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What are the three biggest issues Maine faces over the next four years? (Required)

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Appointing agency heads is one of the most important jobs the governor has. What qualities are you looking for in state department commissioners? How will you choose the next commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, for example? (Required)

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Pick two of Maine's greatest natural resources. Describe your vision for how those resources might best foster economic growth AND be conserved for future generations. (Required)

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What role does government have in creating jobs? How would you go about creating more jobs in Maine? What jobs do you think we should be trying to create? What resources do you see as necessary to accomplish this goal? (Required)

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Augusta has been committed to only dealing with one side of the budget: by cutting expenses. Are you open to raising revenue? If so, in what ways? (Required)

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Do you support same-sex marriage? (Required)

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If yes, what would you do to further the cause of same-sex marriage? If no, why are you opposed to same-sex marriage?

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Please describe how the government of Maine can keep its youth from leaving the and attract new young people to the state? (Required)

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Given the uncertainty surrounding the health care debate in Washington, what will you do to address Maine's health care concerns and help Mainers without coverage? What role Does Dirigo Health play in your plan? Do you support a single payer system? (Required)

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What is your vision for public transit in Maine? (Required)

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Have you ever ridden the Downeaster?

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Federal subsidies for rail in Maine (e.g. the Downeaster) have been persistently uncertain. Are you committed to Maine's Amtrak link? Where do you see Maine's rail system at the end of your term? How will Maine make up any shortfall in federal funding? (Required)

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What actions will you take to improve labor conditions in Maine? (Required)

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What approach will you take toward Maine's growing immigrant and refugee population? What policies would you enact to support these new communities? (Required)

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How do you see Maine fitting into President Obama's plan for increased renewable energy? (Required)

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What are your top three priorities regarding public education?

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Given the budget crisis, what steps will you take to fund these priorities? (Required)

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In what ways will you improve the quality, affordability, and accessability of Maine's pre-kindergarten through college public education system? (Required)

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What are your thoughts on Maine's home rule law?

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