Roraback Vs. Esty 5th. District Debate at the Trinity On Main, New Britain ,CT. 10-20-12

Andrew Roraback defending his 18 years of service in our Connecticut public sector but Democratic Elizabeth Esty fired verbal shots attempting to connect Roraback to U.S Speaker John Boehner with her trying to claim that they will jeopardize benefits for our seniors with their social security. Roraback pointed out that Governor Malloy imposed the largest tax on businesses creating the wrong path for Ct. creating fewer jobs in our state.

With one of the major questions that was asked of the candidates was to speak of the lower poverty level, social security and affordable health care with Ms. Esty indicating that Rep. Ryan cut 2,000 jobs for head start and tax credits for the middle class. Andrew Roraback responded indicating that he served all the people in his district and our President however, four years later more children are in poverty due to the failed policies of the Obama administration.

A question regarding the marriage act was asked with Esty responding that she supports sex dignity for all with protections. Roraback stated he didn't bow to the party pressure saying he voted against it and promised that he will vote to appeal it.

The question of environmental issue and independency was asked of the candidates Mr. Esty response was we need more sources of energy; clean energy with Roraback citing that we must focus on making the USA energy independent and we must become less reliant on Europe for our oil supplies.

Ms. Esty mentioned to keep the affordable care act in place with Roraback firing back that the Democrats took over 700 Billion Dollars from the Medicare fund making it much harder for our hospitals in providing the needed care due to the lower rates they are receiving from Medicare payments.

A question regarding the government's role on health issues.

Roraback's response stating that women have a right to chose that is her reproductive right. And the Feds should not be directing people's lives. Esty response was that Rep. Ryan debunk plan parenthood funding denying health opportunities. She continued with her stating that she lost her seat in the legislature with her vote on the death penalty issue with Roraback responding with I do wonder on how many people will be killed due to the early release program Life without parole means without parole but, Gov. Malloy releasing people that killed people.

All in all this debate was very respectful by the candidates towards each other and the League of Women Voters must be commended for handling this debate in a respectful manor.

Now it will up to the voters to chose who will represent them in the fifth district.

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