All the above are important. We should start with Jobs and the taxes will take care of themselves. As people get back to work, more revenue is collected. Repealing the new healthcare law is paramount after jobs. As a retiree, my income is fixed. going back to work is really not an option. Its sad to think I will have to sell my home of 30 years to afford healthcare and food. I'm just one, there are many more of me out there. As to Wall Street, Government should keep its nose out (Meaning the President and his Czars (how much does that cost We the People). If anything, the Government should oversee its departments better. I thing a complete audit of the Federal Government and how it spends our hard earned money is in order.

Nice point M C. Everyone's affected differently so its nice to see some perspectice.

M C, why would you need to sell your home to afford health care? The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 were designed to ensure affordable health care is available to people on living on fixed incomes.

As for the finance industry, more government regulation is clearly needed. "The chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a longtime proponent of deregulation, acknowledged...that failures in a voluntary supervision program for Wall Street’s largest investment banks had contributed to the global financial crisis." [Labaton, Stephen (2008-09-27). "SEC Concedes Oversight Flaws". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/27/business/27sec.html?em.]

@Bill Davidson

Yes, an "Affordable Care Act," that does nothing to control costs. Too bad the President sold-out the Public Option to "stakeholders."

http://thinkprogress.org/health/2010/10/05/171689/daschle-interview/?mobile=nc

Other. I want the candidates to address solutions to the roadblocks placed by the partisanship in Congress. It doesn't matter which side you're on on any of the issues listed if Congress can't pass legislation.

Defeat Obamas Health Care Bill as it contains numerous controlling items to the American people that go beyond Health Care and give controlling rights to the Government and Obamas Democratic Socialistic Associates. The total American way of life will be shattered by this sinister bill that will give Obama POWER to bring this country to its knees. Name a Socialistic country that has A1 Health care or rationed Health Care similar to Canada?????

Amen Muriel. Having first hand knowledge of Canadian health care. I can say it does not work. You could be dead before you see a doctor. Most appointments are a six month wait and thats after you start to think there may be something wrong. People say it could not happen here. Take another look. Socialism does not work, never worked and will be the downfall of this country.

It is the penultimate head-fake.

Repealing Obama's Health Care Mandate will restore stability, eliminate uncertainty and create/refund jobs like there is no tomorrow.

With Obama's Health Care Mandate... There is no tomorrow

Jim, penultimate means "second to last," just so you know. I think you probably mean "ultimate." :)

Can we stop calling Obama a socialist? I mean seriously, he's about as socialist as Newt Gingrich. I think you need to sit down and read some economics books on what socialism really is. Let's not use the 5 dollar words when we don't know what they mean. Just because Michael Savage and Rush Limbaugh say he's a socialist, doesn't make it so. I'm hardly an Obama fan, but this McCarthy crap of accusing someone of socialism is beneath us as a nation.

He is a she. 64 years old. Grew up in Watertown, Lived in Natick and Reading. Also lived in New York City, Westchester County, and Buffalo. Chicago, Dallas, and Atlanta. Also lived in Mississippi where I graduated from High School before the schools were truly intergrated. I have relatives in Canada and I see the type of health care they receive. Now, what is your definiiton of Socialism? I believe that the Germans went down this road before Hitler finally made is true intentions known. I do not think that Obama is any thing like Hitler, but, his politics leave a lot to be desired. They do have one thing in common. Hitler talked a good game and so does Obama. Unfortunately, people listen and do not try to read between the lines. Its the beginning of Socialism. History always repeats itself, because people will always make the same mistakes.

Well MC my husband is Canadian, and my best friend lives in Toronto. Neither one has ever complained about the healthcare system when they need an appointment. What you've heard is when people are held up for elective procedures, because guess what homeskillet? Because they are elective. People who require a surgery get it when they need it, but a new rack, a nose job or an ear pinning is cosemetic in most cases and therefore it can wait.

I'm glad you dont think Obama is Hitler, because Hitler was tad bit more a of a fascist. And the Germans knew what they were getting with Hitler. It's not like he snuck up on them said "BOO! I'm in charge now!"

Folks, can we please stay away from personal attacks on each other? We're starting to sound like a bunch of politicians ;-)

That was somewhat unkind, but, I a good sport. Wendy is right.

Yes, I appreciate a good debate, but let's not attack each other here. Thanks!

To My Flock,

To get back to the point... do we really need a state legislature dominated by Democrats? The Commonwealth is justly ridiculed in other states for the low quality of our politicians. Barney Frank is widely viewed as a loser... nothing to do with his lifestyle...everything to do with his being an unpleasant know-it-all who is unwilling to take responsibility for his mistakes. John Kerry and Ed Markey won't win any awards either. Let us try to redeem ourselves.

For life under Granny Warren I suggest you learn more about the new consumer finance commission she brought forth. The nanny state continues to extend its reach and the number of hacks and hackettes in the bureaucracy only grows.

Your spiritual advisor,
Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

My Son Sonny,

Whether pronounced by Santorum or others, your Father would have to agree. The Anti-Christ is among us although with diminished powers.... her name be Nancy Pelosi. Satan continues to exert his diabolical influence on us mortals though his sycophant, Harry Reid.

Your spiritual advisor,
Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

Sonny,

No doubt you are more worldly in these matters than your Father. Here at Our Lady of Perpetual Misery we welcome all who seek spiritual redemption. Even Democrats can come in through the side door.

Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

My Son Tyler,

First I would suggest some remedial English work for you involving story development, sentence construction, capitalization, use of paragraphs, spelling and grammar. You should have paid more attention in high school.

(Just between us Tyler I would change my surname... something like Jones... fewer vowels and consonants. There is a dissonance between the Anglo-Saxon prename and Polish surname.

Your spiritual advisor,
Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

"If you are not a liberal at age twenty you have no heart. If you are not a conservative at age forty you have no brain" Winston Churchill

My Son Tyler,

I was too harsh with you in my last communication. Your names are fine - just tell us phonetically how to pronounce your surname. Your writing could be the result of youthful exuberance outrunning your stream of ideas. Maybe you had to work fast because your mother does not realize you are using the computer in the basement.

However, you condemn "..the rich and big corporations that are in it for the money." Corporations making money are part of what make America great. Being dependent on an entitlement program is not freedom.

Your spiritual advisor,
Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

Sonny,

Don't know Rudolph but would like to.

Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III

Sonsa... er, Sonny,

Your Father is inexperienced in these earthly matters but I gather that you are.

Reverend E. Raleigh Pimperton III