Election coverage

• Wednesday, October 22
  • 2nd Congressional candidates make closing statements

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate make closing statements. Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on the role of government

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: In your opinion, what is the fundamental role of the federal government in American society? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on term limits

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: What is your position on term limits? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on consumer protection

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: People are crumbling under the current credit crisis and predatory lending for mortgages. Do you have future plans to help with consumer protection laws? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on Iraq

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Lots of money and lives would be saved if we get out of Iraq. We did all we can for Iraq with our heroes. What is your position? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on funding campaigns

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Candidates are raising incredible amounts of money to support their campaigns. For instance, Barack Obama raised $150 million in September alone. What effect does this magnitude of fundraising have on the democratic process. Would you work on legislation to curtail these dizzying gifts and expenditures? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on transportation

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Certainly transportation and distribution are critical to regional economic development. What should the federal government do to ensure transportation infrastructure remains safe and efficient in light of all of these other things taking place right now? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on the economic meltdown

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: In light of the $700 billion Wall Street banking bailout plan, what is the appropriate role of government when the country faces the crisis of a financial meltdown? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on federal spending

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: As Stateline Area residents tighten their belts, the federal deficit is rising to record levels. Is it time for Congress to look at targeted controlled spending, and where would you begin? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on college funding

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: When JFK was president, 90% of aid for college students came in the forms of grants, and 10% came in the form of loans. Today, that figure is reversed. The result is that students are now graduating from college with huge amounts of debt. What would you propose to do in order to address this significant reversal of fortune for our young people? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on Medicare

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Do you support a government reimbursement system which more adequately pays its share for Medicare. If so, how do you see this occurring and where will those dollars come from? What else do you feel can be done to address this problem of cost shifting? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on health care

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Congresswoman Baldwin, once the elections are over, Congress will have to get to work on very pressing issues. Solutions to those issues will require bipartisan cooperation. What experience do you have in that area bringing solutions about through bipartisan efforts and what skills do you bring to Congress to address one of the most pressing issues, health care? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates on jobs

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Job creation is a key issue in the Stateline Area. What can the legislature do to make sure we retain our good jobs and prevent them from going overseas? Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 2nd Congressional candidates make introductions

  2nd Congressional candidates in a debate make opening statements. Candidates: Democrat Tammy Baldwin (I) Republican Peter Theron

  • 1st Congressional candidates on health care and deficit

  1st Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: As people lose their jobs, they will also lose their health insurance. What should be the role of the Federal government in health care? -and- The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, along with the financial bailout have resulted in a record deficit. Does this deficit matter? Candidates: Republican Paul Ryan (I) Democrat Marge Krupp Libertarian Joseph Kexel Registered write-in Greg Addie

  • 1st Congressional candidates make closing statements

  1st Congressional candidates in a debate make their closing statements. Candidates: Republican Paul Ryan (I) Democrat Marge Krupp Libertarian Joseph Kexel Registered write-in Greg Addie

  • 1st Congressional candidates on Social Security

  1st Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: What needs to be done to ensure that Social Security can handle the retirements for the Baby Boomers and the generations to come? Candidates: Republican Paul Ryan (I) Democrat Marge Krupp Libertarian Joseph Kexel Registered write-in Greg Addie

  • 1st Congressional candidates on energy policy

  1st Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Please explain your priorities for a national energy policy. Candidates: Republican Paul Ryan (I) Democrat Marge Krupp Libertarian Joseph Kexel Registered write-in Greg Addie

  • 1st Congressional candidates on GM plant closing

  1st Congressional candidates debate the government's response to GM closing in Janesville. Click here for more election audio.

  • 1st Congressional candidates on immigration

  1st Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: What changes would you like to see with how our country deals with immigration? Candidates: Republican Paul Ryan (I) Democrat Marge Krupp Libertarian Joseph Kexel Registered write-in Greg Addie

  • 1st Congressional candidates on Iraq

  1st Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Do you think the current strategy in Iraq is effective, and under what condition and when will U.S. troops be withdrawn? Candidates: Republican Paul Ryan (I) Democrat Marge Krupp Libertarian Joseph Kexel Registered write-in Greg Addie

  • 1st Congressional candidates on the economy

  1st Congressional candidates in a debate answer this question: Regarding the current state of the economy, please explain your opinion of steps Congress has taken to alleviate the situation and should more be done. Candidates: Republican Paul Ryan (I) Democrat Marge Krupp Libertarian Joseph Kexel Registered write-in Greg Addie

• Thursday, October 16
  • Debi Towns interview

  43rd Assembly District Republican candidate Debi Towns answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What needs to be done to get Wisconsin out of this habit of borrowing and shifting of supposedly segregated funds to help balance the state budget?

  • Kim Hixson interview

  43rd Assembly District Democrat candidate Kim Hixon answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What needs to be done to get Wisconsin out of this habit of borrowing and shifting of supposedly segregated funds to help balance the state budget?

  • Peter Theron interview

  2nd District Congressional Republican candidate Peter Theron answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What can and should Congress do to help get this country's economy back on track?

  • Tammy Baldwin interview

  2nd District Congressional Democrat candidate Tammy Baldwin answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What can and should Congress do to help get this country's economy back on track?

  • Paul Ryan interview

  1st District Congressional Republican candidate Paul Ryan answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What can and should Congress do to help get this country's economy back on track?

  • Marge Krupp interview

  1st District Congressional Democrat candidate Marge Krupp answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What can and should Congress do to help get this country's economy back on track?

  • Brett Davis interview

  80th Assembly District Republican candidate Brett Davis answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What needs to be done to get Wisconsin out of this habit of borrowing and shifting of supposedly segregated funds to help balance the state budget?

  • John Waelti interview

  80th Assembly District Democrat candidate John Waelti answers this question from the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board: What needs to be done to get Wisconsin out of this habit of borrowing and shifting of supposedly segregated funds to help balance the state budget?

  • Mike Hahn interview

  45th Assembly District Republican candidate Mike Hahn talks with the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board.

  • Chuck Benedit interview

  45th Assembly District Democrat candidate Chuck Benedict talks with the Janesville Gazette Editorial Board.