Ready For 2028?

I am pro-choice, pro-marriage equality, strongly pro-stem cell research and support stricter gun laws. I am socially liberal and fiscally pragmatic.

What issues should people be paying more attention to?

Gun control and the culture of violence, [gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender] rights, persistence of racism when considering affirmative action.

What will your 2028 campaign slogan be?

"Bright Future Ahead for All of Us."

The abortion issue may pale in comparison to the looming genomic debate (using DNA to "improve" or manipulate embryos). How would you regulate this manipulation?

There need to be boundaries set so we don't go off on the road to eugenics. Instead of improving embryos for physical or superficial reasons, we should eradicate genes that cause cancer, diabetes or physical disabilities.

What idea seems good today but might be toxic in 20 years?

Abolishing the electoral college may seem like a great idea now . . . yet having national primaries and a national general election may result in most states being ignored at the expense of highly populated states.

In 2028 we'll probably face the same political gridlock as today, but with graver problems. How can we spark the global collaboration that is needed to solve these issues?

Politicians need to remember why they are in office. . . . When you forget the people you serve, you forget what the point of your title as a senator or congressperson is. Once we have this sort of universal idea of public service, then we can collaborate and work toward a better future for ourselves and generations to come.

If you had your entire generation as a captive audience, what would you say to them?