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Voters Have Questions For Candidates Abbott And Davis

Shelley Kofler
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Liz Rick of Dallas says there is too much testing in schools. She wants to know whether candidates will change that for her eight-year old grandson Ben.

On Sept. 30, the candidates for governor -- Democrat Wendy Davis and Republican Greg Abbott -- will face off at ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº for a live, televised debate. 

We’re asking Texans to tweet their questions for the candidates using the hashtag #Texasdebates or send an email to debates@kera.org.

Here's what some voters browsing the aisles of a Half Price Bookstore in Dallas want to know.

Liz Rick, a grandmother concerned about education:

“Are we going to continue to teach to a standardize test or are we going to have a program that will challenge students' imagination so in the future we’ll have Albert Einsteins.â€

Bethany Walland, a bookstore employee and student struggling to pay for college:

“I want to be a writer, so hopefully one day one of my books will be on these shelves. So how are they going to help me pay for school?â€

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Daryl Makalinao and Bethany Walland want to know how the next governor will make college and housing more affordable.

Daryl Makalinao, 24, works but can’t afford some basic needs:

“How can you help us find more affordable housing in a good neighborhood without having to be afraid of where you live?â€

Mark Oram of Dallas:

“I would like to hear Greg Abbott’s and Ms. Davis’ response on gay rights. How do they feel about gay marriage?â€

We’re conducting a  with The Dallas Morning News and KXAS-TV (NBC 5), our debate partners.

 

Former ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº staffer Shelley Kofler was news director, managing editor and senior reporter. She is an award-winning reporter and television producer who previously served as the Austin bureau chief and legislative reporter for North Texas ABC affiliate WFAA-TV.