What would you say to Barack Obama if you were having lunch with him?
Bonnie Powers & Karen Petrin, Clark
We would like to ask him who hes going to pick for vice president.
That interests us.
We feel theres a little split in the party right now, and wed like to know how they are going to rectify that situation.
Robert Parrish, Asbury Park
If I had lunch with Obama, Id ask about the war. When are the troops coming home?
That would be my main topic of discussion.
Maureen Nevin, Asbury Park
I would like to ask Obama details about his economic plans; plans for the healthcare system.
Id like to know how hes going to make the economy more equitable for everyone.
On the vice president, I think he should try and choose a very capable women who is available for that position.
Paul & Beth Lukas w/Christopher, Fairfield, Conn.
Wed would ask him what exactly are his plans for change.
Change what – and how? He talks about it a lot, we want to know more about it.
Judy McClellan, W. Allenhurst & Juliet Winokur, Fl.
We want to know whos buying lunch.
Wed ask about his focus and plans for affordable healthcare and how will he plans to keep social security solvent with the onset of baby boomers retiring.
Geri Marchitto, Edward Scherer, Livingston & Hal Scherer, Avon
We want to know when he will end the war. What is he going to do for the middle class and lower middle class in this country.
The rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer.
We want him to explain his tax program in depth. Be more specific.
And be more specific about energy and what can be done now – not for the future.
Sherie Jackson, Weaton McPherson, Susan Goodwin and Cheri Barber, Tinton Falls
We all want to talk about the economy. Health insurance for all.
The energy and oil situation. Affordable housing for the mentally challenged and the war.
Danielle Rust, Neptune City & Casey Taylor, Neptune
We would ask him about the cost of gasoline and the economy.
Wed ask him about being the first black man nominated to run for president.
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Editors Note:
Next weeks question will be “What would you say to John McCain if you were having lunch with him?”
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