Dushyant Jethagir Gosai (D)
The issues:
Why are you running for this office?
To serve the community where I work.
In your view, what are the top three issues facing the country? How are you qualified to address these issues?
Student Loan Debt, immigration and minimum wage.
How would you assess the performance of President Trump?
Very poor.
How would you assess the performance of the U.S. House of Representatives, how it works and the ability of individuals to make a difference?
Very poor.
What more could be done to curb gun violence in this country? Share your opinion on the changes to school safety and gun ownership enforced in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Public Safety Act.
All the automatic and semi-automatic guns must be banned.
The Stand Your Ground Law has been highly controversial. Do you think the law is working or is there something lawmakers should do to change it?
Confusing and must be changed.
When Richard Spencer came to the University of Florida’s campus last year the administration at first barred him from renting a space to speak. They later reversed that and allowed the event to take place on campus. What did you think of the decision making process?
Racist individuals must not be allowed to speak at public universities.
Do you support legalizing marijuana for recreational use and why?
Yes. To generate tax revenue and lowerer law enforcement expenses.
Do you support a $15 minimum wage and why?
Yes. Corporations make enough profit.
What, if anything, should Congress do to address concerns raised by the #MeToo movement?
Make stricter laws.
Does more work need to be done on campaign finance reform? If so, what?
Yes. Corporations donations must be limited.
Do you believe reforms are needed around the issue of abortion?
No. Current laws are good.
How do you hope to address North Central Florida’s economy and growth?
Needs more industry.
How would you gauge threats to the environment and what do you hope to do about them?
Environmental threats are real and federal government must address is seriously.
What should Congress do to improve health care?
Make it a single payer health care system.
What is your opinion of the Sunshine Law?
It should be little stronger.
What is an example of a policy or issue you have changed your view on in the last 20 years?
Much more liberal on LGBTQ community.
Do you support voting on college campuses?
Yes.
The campaign:
Is there anything you want us to know about your opponent?
No.
Why should voters vote for you?
I am a progressive candidate.
Miscellaneous:
What type of student were you in college?
Average.
What is the last music concert you saw?
I do not remember.
Who is your political hero? Why?
Bill Nelson. Very mature politician.
What is the best advice you have ever gotten?
Be honest.
