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U.S. Senate Connecticut Democratic Primary

America's budget deficit continues to soar. Yet, during this election season, many candidates have called for widespread tax cuts. Can you cut taxes AND lower the deficit? Who should get a tax cut, how much, and how would you pay for it? Should anyone get a tax INCREASE to help ease the deficit?

Chris Murphy

Susan Bysiewicz

Iran continues to pursue a nuclear weapons program and has made no secret that Israel would be its prime target. Would you support pre-emptive military strikes, carried out by the U.S. and its allies, to destroy Iranian nuclear facilities if diplomatic efforts fail to reach a resolution? Or, is pre-emptive military action against Iran off the table?

Corporate taxes have driven many large U.S. companies overseas. What, if anything, do you propose the Congress should do to "level the playing field" on corporate taxes to keep U.S.-based companies here in the U.S. and employing American workers?

Lehman Brothers failed. JPMorgan Chase lost billions of dollars. Should Wall Street face tighter regulation from Congress? What can the Congress do to protect Americans from reckless behavior from Wall Street banks?

The foreclosure crisis has touched every state in the country, including Connecticut. Millions of Americans have homes that are "underwater" - they owe more than their home is worth. What, if anything, do you propose the federal government should do to help these people keep their homes?

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