Vice Presidential Debate Debating Thread

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October 2019 Vice Presidential Debate

Hello and welcome to the Vice Presidential Debate for the upcoming elections starting on the 18th! This debate will consist of 3 rounds: Opening statements, questions and then rebuttals.

Please welcome the candidates:
Secretary of State Bruhgmger2
Representative Fhtagn
Former Delegate HillGoose
Incumbent Vice President Pericles
Representative Wulfric

Candidates, you have 24 hours to make your opening statements!

(Voters, please don't forget to send me any questions you have for the candidates)

Note: Only the candidates can write here. If you want to comment, the commentary thread is here: https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=339174.0

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Thank you for your opening statements, candidates! We will now move on to round two of the debate!

Candidates, you have 48 hours to answer the following questions!

Economic Policy:
> What is your view on the role of unions and "right to work" laws?
> What steps could be taken to create jobs?
> How can infrastructure be improved?

Social Issues:
> What is your view of criminal justice reform?
> What should be done about climate change?

Game/Reform Issues:
> What makes you qualified to be Vice President and what sort of role in the administration will you take?
> What will be your approach when dealing with congress?

Individual Questions:
> To Bruhgmger2: In your opening statement, you spoke about healthcare reform. How would you like to see healthcare reformed?
> To Fhtagn: You have loudly attacked the President, accusing him of being a tyrant. Can you elaborate on your allegations?
> To HillGoose: You have advocated for research on how people can grow popsicles out of their feet. However, some fear that this power may be too much to handle, leading to the collapse of the cyberpunk utopia. How can this be prevented?
> To Pericles: In a speech, you attacked the "extreme right-wing opposition." How do you believe the right has become too extreme?
> To PSOL: You said in your opening statement that you want to be an agent of change as Vice President. More specifically, what sort of change would you like to see?
> To Wulfric: In your opening statement, you called single payer healthcare a failure. Specifically, what is your critique of single payer healthcare and how has it failed in the countries in which it has been implemented?

Note: Only the candidates can write here. If you want to comment, the commentary thread is here: https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=339174.0

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Thank you for your responses, candidates! We will now move on to round three of the debate!

Candidates, you have 48 hours to do the following!

Follow-up questions:
The candidates are encouraged to answer their follow-up question:
> To Fhtagn: You mentioned that you think practical solutions need to be looked at when dealing with climate change. Can you elaborate on what some of these practical solutions might be?
> To HillGoose: Is big popsicle funding your campaign??
> To Pericles: You spoke about addressing the causes of crime. What are some of the key causes of crime in your view and what can be done about it?
> To Wulfric: You accused the South of taking no action on climate change, one area where they have moved is by setting up nuclear power plants. What are your thoughts on the nuclear debate?

Rebuttals:
The candidates can respond to their opponent's arguments and are encouraged to discuss back and forth as much as they want.

Closing statements:
The candidates are encouraged to make their closing statements.

Note: Only the candidates can write here. If you want to comment, the commentary thread is here: https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=339174.0