With Dan Stec’s announcement that he is planning to run for Elise Stefanik’s congressional seat, this provides voters with an opportunity to question the candidate about what he would do for the people of the 21st Congressional District if he were to represent them.
Since Elise Stefanik did not provide any forums for such a debate, we at The Front Page decided to take your questions and combine them with some of our own in Monday’s newsletter.
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Good luck getting straight answers from Mr. Stec. But that alone should speak volumes.
Will Dan Srec support federal efforts to address climate change? Once Elise Stefanik went ultra Maga she voted about 99+% against pro environment positions according to the League of Conservation Voters score card.
He will have to support the MAGA agenda to be elected. Vote appropriately.
He will tell you it’s all about doing what’s right for the 21st district while behind closed doors it will be “Which cheek do you want me to kiss Mr. Trump.” Many of us long for a principled Republican with a backbone but we’re going to have to wait awhile before one of those comes along.
For Dan Stec here are some realistic questions that are not gotcha, but could reveal a lot about Stec’s readiness for Congress.
Do you think recent migrants to the US are a net benefit or a net detriment to the north country? From employers’ point of view? From workers’ point of view?
Are Congressional appropriation earmarks good or bad for the people of the north country?
Would you vote for Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House?
Should H1b visas be expanded, kept, or abolished? See how he handles those. As a former 8-term Member of Congress now residing in Clinton County, I could give you dozens more questions.