In anticipation of forums to be broadcast live on-air by KCRW in Santa Barbara, all candidates for the 24th Congressional district were asked to respond to this questionnaire. The responses have been published without editing.
Given how dysfunctional Congress is now, how do you intend to get anything done?
A major reason congress is dysfunctional is the amount of money spent to be elected to office. Once elected, the established political parties, lobbyists, special interests and the wealthy write huge checks to candidates and office holders. In return, elected officials reward their benefactors with policies and legislation that favors donors.