–If government in Afganistan comes to an agreement with the Taliban, is that an acceptable end to the war?
Kendrick Meek, Democrat: not acceptable, we cannot allow these dangerous individuals who brought about the true 9/11 to have an element of safety on their side.
– What should happen to legal immigration in U.S.?
Marco Rubio, Republican: I don’t believe we can grant amnesty – need to have a legal immigration system that functions. People come here for jobs and we continue to hire them. Many illegal immigrants in Florida came here legally, but became illegal because their visas expired.
Charlie Crist, Independent: need a common sense approach to probelm. First, draw border. Have an earned path to citizenship – immigrants need to become proactive members of the U.S. economy.
Meek: Dream act called for individuals to serve in military or attend college. It’s important for us to move for comprehensive immigration reform. Rubio and Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott will send imigration reform down the drain.
Rubio: An “earned path for citizenship” is basically amnesty. It’s unfair to allow illegals into the country when people worked hard to come here legally.
– Should voters be worried that Crist will change his views once he gets to Washington like he did as Florida governor?
Crist: people of Florida understand that views need to change as facts change. There is a need for a senator that is open minded and free thinking.
Rubio: Crist changes opinions on issues because he wants to win the election. Any time you get into issues, Crist wants to change them into something else because he can’t answer the questions. Candidates want to point fingers because they don’t want to address issues. Rubio has received six endorsments from Florida papers becuase he’s giving serious answers.
Meek: I’m the only defensive player at this table. People are looking for a U.S. senator to stand up for them. In Florida, jobs have to be created, we need to reverse spending, we need to abolish off shore drilling and we need to have representation of the people. Immigration is a serious issue, but we can’t enact an Arizona style law in Florida. The economy depends heavily on tourism and Arizona law would come with boycotts – sink Florida further into the economic hole.
Who is coming out on top in the debate? Is Crist being “flexible” or “flip-floppy?”
