Q&A with Solms
1. Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is that? What will be your main priority in office?
Rep. Chapa LaVia is a socialist. I am a conservative. Taxes, parental rights, pro-life, 2nd Amendment rights, redundant entitlement programs, honesty, etc. More responsibility on the individual and parents.
2. If you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of important initiatives you've led. If you are not an incumbent, tell us what contributions you would make.
No new taxes, balance the budget, pay bills on time. Reduce government intervention in individual rights and business. Should government be the largest employer in the state, etc.
3. Under what circumstances, if any, would you support raising the state income or sales tax? Please explain.
No.
4. Do you support the expansion of gambling by adding slot machines at racetracks? Do you favor licensing and building new casinos? Please explain.
No.
5. Would you support giving voters the ability to recall elected officials?
Yes.
6. Did you support the suburban tax increases that were used to keep the public transportation trains and buses running without cuts or fare increases?
No.
7. If you are elected, will you vote for the current party leader of your legislative chamber? Why or why not?
Do not know.
8. What do you think of the idea, widely circulated, of impeaching Gov. Blagojevich?
Waste of time.