Democratic forum brings political members to campus
By Jessica Moore
Rocket Contributor
Issue date: 2/15/08 Section: News
"Private schools are undermining student participation in democratic activities," Waltner said.
Foust said that universities are too worried about being politically correct to get students involved.
"Mentors need to become engaged in the system so that students will," Foust said.
While all of the candidates said they support financial aid for students, Foust said that financial aid needs to be expanded and prices need to be made more affordable.
Waltner said that the student loan industry needs to be reformed.
"Tuition is getting more and more expensive," Waltner said.
Dahlkemper said that the grant system has been cut too severely. It is cutting out the middle class, she said.
Myers said that higher education needs to be accessible for youth.
"Many students are saddled down with loans and can't buy their way into the American dream," Myers said.
Some students said that they weren't aware that the candidates were making a visit to campus.
"I think it is an excellent opportunity for students to hear the candidates speak in person and ask their own questions on specific issues," said Kayla Moyer, a 21-year-old senior majoring in history who identified herself as a Democrat.
"However, personally, I heard nothing about it and therefore did not attend.
Perhaps they should do a little more advertising when they decide to bring various political candidates to campus."
All four candidates said they support the safe withdrawal and redeployment of the troops.
A proposed way of funding the fixing of crumbling transportation infrastructure is turning Interstate 80 into a toll road.
Foust said that the tolling on I-80 would be counterproductive because it would hurt local businesses.
Myers said he doesn't support hurting local businesses, and the middle class would be unfairly burdened with the bill.
Waltner said that he supports the tolling of I-80, if there is an exception made for the locals, while Dahlkemper said that tolling I-80 would fall short for the funding needed for infrastructure.
Myers said that America is becoming a two-class society and that a long-term policy is needed to benefit Americans.
"Every hard-working American should have the opportunity to get ahead," Myers said.
Waltner said that a way to make the transition from the 20th-century economy to the 21st-century economy needs to be found.
Dahlkemper said that a long-term solution needs to be found, and good businesses need to be brought to and kept in the district.
Foust said that he supports it, but agreed that it is a short-term solution.
"Eighty-two percent of Americans believe that the economic conditions are worsening," Foust said.
The Third Congressional District of Pennsylvania, which includes all of Erie county and parts of Armstrong, Butler, Crawford, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties, is currently represented by Republican Phil English.
Both the Democratic and Republican primary elections for Pennsylvania will be held April 22.
Foust said that universities are too worried about being politically correct to get students involved.
"Mentors need to become engaged in the system so that students will," Foust said.
While all of the candidates said they support financial aid for students, Foust said that financial aid needs to be expanded and prices need to be made more affordable.
Waltner said that the student loan industry needs to be reformed.
"Tuition is getting more and more expensive," Waltner said.
Dahlkemper said that the grant system has been cut too severely. It is cutting out the middle class, she said.
Myers said that higher education needs to be accessible for youth.
"Many students are saddled down with loans and can't buy their way into the American dream," Myers said.
Some students said that they weren't aware that the candidates were making a visit to campus.
"I think it is an excellent opportunity for students to hear the candidates speak in person and ask their own questions on specific issues," said Kayla Moyer, a 21-year-old senior majoring in history who identified herself as a Democrat.
"However, personally, I heard nothing about it and therefore did not attend.
Perhaps they should do a little more advertising when they decide to bring various political candidates to campus."
All four candidates said they support the safe withdrawal and redeployment of the troops.
A proposed way of funding the fixing of crumbling transportation infrastructure is turning Interstate 80 into a toll road.
Foust said that the tolling on I-80 would be counterproductive because it would hurt local businesses.
Myers said he doesn't support hurting local businesses, and the middle class would be unfairly burdened with the bill.
Waltner said that he supports the tolling of I-80, if there is an exception made for the locals, while Dahlkemper said that tolling I-80 would fall short for the funding needed for infrastructure.
Myers said that America is becoming a two-class society and that a long-term policy is needed to benefit Americans.
"Every hard-working American should have the opportunity to get ahead," Myers said.
Waltner said that a way to make the transition from the 20th-century economy to the 21st-century economy needs to be found.
Dahlkemper said that a long-term solution needs to be found, and good businesses need to be brought to and kept in the district.
Foust said that he supports it, but agreed that it is a short-term solution.
"Eighty-two percent of Americans believe that the economic conditions are worsening," Foust said.
The Third Congressional District of Pennsylvania, which includes all of Erie county and parts of Armstrong, Butler, Crawford, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties, is currently represented by Republican Phil English.
Both the Democratic and Republican primary elections for Pennsylvania will be held April 22.
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