Iowa 1st District Congressional debate

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By The Quad-City Times | Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:20 PM CDT | () comments

Photos by John Schultz/Quad-City Times Mike Whalen greets Bruce Braley at the start of the Oct. 3 congressional candidate debate at Davenport's Nighswander Theater.

Questions from Times readers: FROM LEFT: Diane McAnally, who has a son in the Navy heading for the Persian Gulf, asked the candidates about their stance on war in Iraq. Herman Bredar,of Davenport, asked the candidates about negative campaign TV commercials. Dr. Kelly Carroll, of Silvis, asked the candidates about providing affordable, quality health care for all.

Iowa 1st Congressional District candidates Mike Whalen and Bruce Braley met Oct. 3 at Davenport's Nighswander Theater for a debate moderated by Times Editorial Page Editor Mark Ridolfi.

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Bruce Braley's opening statement. 1:54

Mike Whalen's opening statement. opening statement. 2:12

1. Diane McAnally, Bettendorf: How do each of you think our nation should proceed in Iraq? How you would use the funding power of Congress to implement your agenda? Answer 4:45

2. Herman Bredar, Davenport: We are Americans first and party members second. Why do each of you have ads by your campaign and on behalf of your campaign that “trashes your opponent to no end?” Answer 5:18

3. Dr. Kelly Carroll, Silvis: What is your vision for Congress to assure affordable, quality health care for all, including those without insurance? Answer 5:20

4. Times Editorial Board: Iowa’s current Democrat Gov. Tom Vilsack and previous Republican Gov. Terry Branstad both have told the Times Editorial Board that immigrant labor is absolutely necessary for Iowa’s economy to grow. Given that, describe an immigration policy that will accommodate that need. What do we do with undocumented immigrants working in Iowa today? Answer 5:30

5. Times Editorial Board: Social security has faced funding concerns for years. You’ve both suggested adjustments. Describe those adjustments and how you would pay for them. Answer 5:07

6. Times Editorial Board: Bruce Braley, you’ve brought in Joe Biden, Evan Bayh and Barack Obama to support your campaign. Mike Whalen, you’ve brought in Laura Bush, Dick Cheney, Karl Rove and John McCain. Tell us where each of you agree and disagree with these high profile members of your own party. Answer 3:32

Bruce Braley's question for Mike Whalen. Click here 2:27

Mike Whalen's question for Bruce Braley. Click here 3:30

Mike Whalen's closing statement.Click here

Bruce Braley's closing statement.Click here