MORNING STAR ✳ NOVEMBER 2 - 8, 2006 amount that can be awarded in malpractice lawsuits? Malpractice lawsuits are determined by an established committee of hospital administrators, physicians and legislation-attorneys. Do you favor parental notification for teens seeking an abortion? Yes, I favor parental notification for teens seeking an abortion. Do you support the death penalty? Yes, I support the death penalty. Should there be tougher penalties for crimes against children? Yes, there should be tougher penalties for those convicted of crimes against children.
Biographical Information J. Benjamin Ewing Bridgeville Education: 3-1/2 years college Military Service: 3 years U.S. Marine Corp, serving in Korea Family: Widower - three children, nine grandchildren. Elective Experience: Elected 10 times to House of Representatives. Note: Ewing is running unopposed.
39th Representative Daniel Short Republican
Why are you interested in holding this office? As a lifelong resident of Sussex Coun-
ty, I am concerned about some of the tough issues that face us in our near future. I want to continue my public service and serve in the Delaware House of Representatives to provide new energy and enthusiasm while maintaining excellence in government. My experience from my elected and appointed positions and my business knowledge give me a unique perspective Short that I can take to Dover. What do you feel is the top issue facing the State? How will you address this issue? There are several very important issues facing us but the economy is the biggest. The western side of Sussex County needs full time jobs with full time benefits. It is as simple as that. The continued downsizing and now the sale of the Dupont plant has had a dramatic change in our employment opportunities on the western side of the county. It is my vision that we should attract suitable businesses to our area to occupy the business parks that exist and change the trend that now is focused on Route 13 as part time positions without the security of any benefits. Why should voters elect you over your opponent? Experience counts in Dover. As Mayor, I have been to Legislative Hall and I have met with our State’s leaders on both side of the aisle to get things done. They know me and they know I am willing to put aside partisan politics to get results. I also
bring to the table my experience as a small businessman, insurance agent, volunteer firefighter and fire chief. I look forward to the opportunity to service. I want this job. I filed early for this office. It was my decision to run. My opponent was recruited by his political party.
The issues Would you support a voucher system? No, vouchers may deplete the public schools of students. If we fix our public schools and make them the best, vouchers and other options become less important. Should the state set limits on the amounts that can be awarded in malpractice lawsuits? I would want significant evidence and statistics to prove that it would make an impact on the cost of such things as malpractice insurance. Do you favor parental notification for teens seeking an abortion? Yes, I do favor parental notification and think the best support we can offer is that of close family ties and involvement. Do you support the death penalty? Yes, I do support the death penalty. Should Delaware have tougher penalties for those convicted of crimes against children? Yes, Delaware should have the toughest laws in the country when it comes to crimes against our children. There is no room for leniency here.
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Dr. Richard J. Sternberg Democrat
Why are you interested in holding this office? I feel that I can bring a great deal to the legislature on the healthcare and educational issues. As a physician and concerned individual I want to see a solution to the problem of the approximately 100,000 Delawareans, including about 3000 in our district, that have no healthcare coverage. I am very concerned Sternberg how we have had and will continue to have massive development without first solving the need for infrastructure improvements and repairs to support the increased population and traffic, to insure that current residents don’t have to pay for the hidden and not so hidden costs of development, and to preserve and protect our environment and farm lands. What do you feel is the top issue facing the State? Ultimately the top issue facing Delaware or any state is to how to preserve, protect, and improve the quality of life for all its residents. Nevertheless, this can mean different things to different people and different reasons. For a retiree on a fixed or limited budget or someone whose job has no or little health benefits, this means how to afford their medications and health care. For a person with school age children this could mean having good schools and educational opportunities. For
Sussex County
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