Blessing T Oluwadare

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Blessing Oluwadare completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oluwadare's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407019-2026-02-27\" id=\"heading-bio-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-407019-2026-02-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-407019-2026-02-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy name is Blessing Oluwadare from North East Maryland, am a mother of 3 kids graduated from Strayer University had my bachelor's degree in business administration also my Master from Strayer University in Information security and Assurances, also had my Doctorate degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg Doctor in Healthcare Administration (DHA) Run for House of representatives last election May,14th 2024 for district 1 and one of the candidate running for house of delegate district 35B. Next election June 23,2026\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407019-2026-02-27\" id=\"heading-key-message-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-407019-2026-02-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-407019-2026-02-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Community&amp;Affordability: Dedicated to representing local voices and improving quality of life. Also focused on lowering \"bread-and-butter\" costs, specifically addressing housing shortages and skyrocketing energy bills, which have risen 44% since 2020</li><li>Opportunity &amp; Accountability: Focused on expanding economic growth, education, and job training. Am also running to ensure responsible spending on existing mandates, like the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan, without raising taxes.</li><li>Security&amp; Safety: Public safety remains a central pillar,I will Committed to public safety and strengthening community infrastructure.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407019-2026-02-27\" id=\"heading1-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-407019-2026-02-27\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-407019-2026-02-27\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-407019-2026-02-27\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tfocus on enhancing community well-being, economic development, and equity. Major areas include strengthening public education, improving healthcare access, protecting the environment advancing social justice, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. These policies aim to create a more equitable, thriving state.<br/>\n<p>Education: Implementing policies to improve school quality and access.<br/>\r\nHealthcare: Expanding access to care and addressing public health issues.<br/>\r\nEnvironmental Protection: Focusing on sustainability and the health of the Chesapeake Bay.<br/>\r\nSocial Justice &amp; Equity: Addressing systemic inequality and advancing civil rights.<br/>\r\nEconomic Development &amp; Fiscal Policy: Managing state taxes, public pensions, and economy<br/>\n</p>\nTechnology &amp; Cybersecurity\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Blessing Oluwadare completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oluwadare's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-21\" id=\"heading-bio-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-200296-2023-07-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy name is Blessing Oluwadare from Edgewood Maryland, am a mother of 3 kids graduated from Strayer University had my bachelor's in business administration also my Master from the school as Information security and Assurances, have been in the United state for 12 years. Am currently working for state and one of the candidates for US house Maryland district 1.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-21\" id=\"heading-key-message-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-200296-2023-07-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I will be more aware of people opinions and needs and be able to advocate for them in Washington. Also, one of my major job duties will be to raise revenue through taxes. make the whole communities happy and also will like to hear their voice and attends to their needs.</li><li>I am hard working and never give up.I am always saying kind and motivating things to people. I always love helping people. I am not lazy, and I want people to believe in themselves and to have a growth mindset</li><li>I will participate in committees to study bills, hold public hearings, get expert testimony and listen to votes so that legislation can be passed. Also make sure we have solid health coverage for people which they can benefit from it.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-200296-2023-07-21\" id=\"heading1-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-200296-2023-07-21\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-200296-2023-07-21\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-200296-2023-07-21\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am passionate about the three things I noted above. Let’s attract new business that isn’t in our state and offer an opportunity. We can also offer tax credits. We need to increase our industry along with population. In doing this, the housing market will improve, schools will be full, and more money will be spent in More people also means more taxpayers in our state. The solution is, more taxpayers, not more taxes. We need to have effective rehab and work to get the users to be productive citizens. We need to effectively reduce and eventually stop abortion. Especially tax funded abortion! The drug crisis is another disrupting and crushing blow to communities, families and businesses. We have to take control needle exchange along with the drug paraphernalia that is included with the needles.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Oluwadare submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on July 21, 2023.</i></p></div>\n<div class=\"text-center\" style=\"margin-top: 30px\"><button class=\"btn btn-default showResponses text-center\">Show past responses</button><button class=\"btn btn-default hideResponses text-center\">Hide past responses</button></div>\n<div class=\"pastResponses\" style=\"display: none\"><p class=\"large-date\">\tJuly 7 submission</p><div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading-bio-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tMy name is Blessing T Oluwadare from Edgewood Maryland United State Of American I moved in to this country in the year 2013, as a permanent resident now a Bonfield citizen of America, am married with 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy and they all citizens of this country, I graduated from Strayer University earn my Bachelor's degree major in Business Administration and also have my Master's degree from Strayer University major in Information security and assurance, am currently working for state motor vehicle Administration ( MVA). Am contesting for this post because I need to protect my country, support my country, supporting the constitution, declaration of war, invest, also Participate in meetings and debates over the creation or amendment of bills and laws on the floor of the Congress, Vote for or against motions, legislation and political measures from the legislature, executive branch or corporate bodies and lobby groups, Screen appointees of the executive branch, including secretaries of departments, heads of agencies and nominees to the Supreme Court, Oversee the formulation, ratification and implementation of transnational legislative projects such as bilateral and multilateral, agreements, treaties and economic agreements, Serve on legislative committees, such as the Select Committee on Intelligence\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading-key-message-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>As a senator I represent the people. speaks with citizens about problems, concerns or suggestions they have for their district.In addition to gathering information from members of the community, and also shares information with the public.</li><li>As a senator I will hold press conferences, give speeches and speak with the media in order to educate people on current issues and inform them of current legislation. Additionally, if a constituent is having difficulty working with a government agency, they can contact their state senator to help facilitate interaction and strengthen their voice.</li><li>act on behalf of the American people in legislative sessions to ensure the voice of the common citizen is heard. may make many visits to schools, clubs and other organizations that want to learn more about the legislative process. also hold press conferences, give speeches and speak with the media in order to educate people on current issues and inform them of current legislation.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading1-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tCommunication: Working in the public sector, I will likely meet with people from lots of different industries and backgrounds.<br/>\n<p>Research: In many public policy roles, I will need to undertake research to support my ideas. This involves gathering and analyzing data and using it to advise stakeholders on decisions.<br/>\r\nAttention to detail: When you work in policy, you must have a good eye for detail. Public policy decisions have large implications for society’s progress and wellbeing and therefore need accurate, thorough research and supporting evidence behind them. <br/>\n</p>\n<pre>Policy evaluation: As well as thinking strategically about policies yet to be formed, it’s also important to learn from past policies and evaluate their successes and failures.<br/>\r\n</pre>\n<p>Evidence-based policymaking: Assessing the potential outcomes of certain laws is an important part of public policy strategy and research. To do this, you will need to draw on facts and evidence to support your proposals and make them stronger and more effective.<br/>\r\nStrategy development: When you are addressing issues that affect communities and the wider public, you must think strategically. This means not only consulting stakeholders, experts and other decision-makers, but having the skills to build a successful, comprehensive strategy that works for everyone. <br/>\n</p>\nknowledge of moral and ethical issues – To ensure the best outcomes for society, public policy must be informed by a set of key moral and ethical value concepts. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading2-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tnot for now\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading3-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIs there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tA conflict of vision\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading4-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tHonesty, integrity, courtesy, and common sense.<br/>\r\nMaximizing strengths and minimizing weaknesses are essential characteristics in any public official. They should be able to communicate well, be committed to public service and possess self-confidence. In addition, they must be honest and have integrity to retain the trust of the public.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading5-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tHonesty, good communication skills Make every minute count with the people I love, be truthful, teamwork, be positive, determination, pay attention to details.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading6-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tHigh energy, a charismatic or approachable personality and the ability to navigate bureaucratic channels are traits that help United States senators succeed. Senators represent the interests of their states’ citizens, write and support legislation and vote on bills. They divide their time between their home states and Washington, D.C., and spend considerable time meeting with constituents and fellow lawmakers and attending Senate sessions.<br/>\r\nServing on one or more legislative committees is an important part of a state senator's job. Committees have regularly scheduled meetings to review proposed legislation. At each meeting, committee members listen to presentations from bill sponsors and public testimony from lobbyists and other interested parties. Senators discuss new bills among themselves, offer opinions and propose amendments. They vote on each bill with their recommendations for action by the senate, such as not passing a law or passing a law as amended by the committee. After the bill clears a committee, it may be sent to another committee or to the senate floor for a vote.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading7-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat legacy would you like to leave?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tmaking contribution to future generation, legacy of unconditional love to family and friends and community<br/>\n<p>legacy of doing good and productive work<br/>\r\nLegacy of encouraging and inspiring others towards greatness<br/>\n</p>\nLegacy of encouraging and inspiring others towards greatness. \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading8-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse8-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse8-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading8-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse8-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\t9/11 event. 22 yrs then\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading9-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse9-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse9-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading9-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse9-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tresidential counsellor, for 8 years\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading10-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse10-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse10-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading10-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse10-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tIf asked what the last book you read was, I would say it was a book called “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D.Salinger. 2.Books are a great way to learn about different cultures, religions, and lifestyles. 3.Reading can help you escape from the reality of your everyday life. 4.Reading can also help you learn new things.it is an interesting book that tells the story of a teenager who is going through a lot of changes.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading11-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse11-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse11-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIf you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading11-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse11-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tLiu Sze-wai,\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading12-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse12-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse12-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat was the last song that got stuck in your head?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading12-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse12-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tit was Jimmy Clanton's song Just A Dream \t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading13-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse13-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse13-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat is something that has been a struggle in your life?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading13-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse13-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tnone for now, everything has been perfect for me\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading14-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse14-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse14-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat are your thoughts on term limits?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading14-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse14-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tThe idea of term limits, connected to the notion of “rotation in office,” was popular during the early days of the American republic.<br/><br/>\n<p>Establishing term limits could motivate lawmakers to pass successful policy if they know that their time in DC has an expiration date,\"<br/><br/>\n</p>\n\"It would rejuvenate Congress by bringing in new leaders with innovative ideas on a rotating basis,\"\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading15-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse15-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse15-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading15-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse15-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\t It is the highest assembly in the land, alongside the House. Service, integrity, and loyalty. Defense of our Constitution.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading16-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse16-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse16-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tDo you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading16-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse16-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tt's not just beneficial that senators have previous experience, it's necessary! What happened when we last sent an amateur\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading17-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse17-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse17-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat do you think of the filibuster?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading17-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse17-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\ta filibuster is a technical tool to extend debate, allowing one or more senators to delay or entirely prevent a vote on a given proposal. Without the filibuster, it is possible for a majority party to pass legislation without bipartisan support. The filibuster is a way for a relatively small group of senators to block some action by the majority. The filibuster rule allows a minority of 41 senators.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading18-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse18-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse18-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tIs there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading18-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse18-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tnot for now\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading19-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse19-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse19-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tTell us your favorite joke.\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading19-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse19-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tMy favorite Joke is when I first entered a plane in my life and am trying to pee, I didn't know there is restroom in the plane, and I called the flight attendances in the plane can you tell the pilot to come down I need to pee. and they were all laughing at me says the restroom is here you can go ahead and pee.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading20-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse20-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse20-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tHow would you evaluate a judicial nominee?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading20-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse20-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tThe American Bar Association has recommended the following eight criteria for evaluating candidates for state judicial office: integrity; legal knowledge and ability; professional experience; judicial temperament; diligence; health; financial responsibility; and public service. A few of these are somewhat puzzling—such as “health” and “financial responsibility”—and at any rate, it is unclear how the average voter would be able to evaluate a candidate on almost any of these grounds.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading21-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse21-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse21-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat kind of relationships would you build with other senators?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading21-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse21-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tis the most important aspect of advocacy. Relationships with legislators will provide you with opportunities to work more closely with them to get bills introduced, assist in drafting bill language, shape the debate and, ultimately, get legislation signed into law.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading22-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse22-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse22-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tDo you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading22-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse22-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tcompromise is necessary and desirable in a democracy – most Americans usually agree. But particular compromises are contestable – most Americans usually want to contest them. Within limits, a popular posture in democratic politics is: say yes to compromise, but no to compromises.<br/>\r\nYes. Political compromise is the outcome of recognizing, understanding, and respecting that we all have individual views and priorities. Political compromise is the hallmark of an intelligent, educated citizenry. The opposite of political compromise, digging in your heels and refusing to acknowledge the views of others, is immature, unintelligent, belligerent, and ultimately completely unproductive.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading23-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse23-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse23-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tHow should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading23-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse23-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tThe Senate is governed by the Constitution, a set of standing rules, precedents established in the course of the legislative process, and special rules of procedure adopted by statute for particular types of legislation. These rules determine how bills and resolutions are moved towards passage, the structure of Senate committees, how debate proceeds on the chamber floor, and how members cast votes.<br/>\n<pre> The Constitution gives the Senate the power to approve, by a two-thirds vote, treaties made by the executive branch. The Senate has rejected relatively few of the hundreds of treaties it has considered, although many have died in committee or been withdrawn by the president. The Senate may also amend a treaty or adopt changes to a treaty. The president may also enter into executive agreements with foreign nations that are not subject to Senate approval.<br/><br/>\r\n</pre>\nUnder the Constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach a government official, in effect serving as prosecutor. The Senate has the sole power to conduct impeachment trials, essentially serving as jury and judge. Since 1789 the Senate has tried 20 federal officials, including three presidents.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading24-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse24-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse24-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading24-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse24-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tnone\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-200296-2023-07-07\" id=\"heading25-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse25-200296-2023-07-07\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse25-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\t\tWhat criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?\t\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading25-200296-2023-07-07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse25-200296-2023-07-07\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\t\tSeveral of the biggest challenges ahead will be caused by either misuse of technological advances or the advances themselves. Others will be the result of overuse of natural resources and climate change. Others yet will reflect either cyclical economic forces or shifts in demographics and societal norms.\t\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div><div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p><p><i><b>Note:</b> Oluwadare submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on July 7, 2023.</i></p></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nBlessing Oluwadare completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oluwadare's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Blessing Oluwadare from North East Maryland, am a mother of 3 kids graduated from Strayer University had my bachelor's degree in business administration also my Master from Strayer University in Information security and Assurances, also had my Doctorate degree from Virginia University of Lynchburg Doctor in Healthcare Administration (DHA) Run for House of representatives last election May,14th 2024 for district 1 and one of the candidate running for house of delegate district 35B. Next election June 23,2026 Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Community&Affordability: Dedicated to representing local voices and improving quality of life. Also focused on lowering \"bread-and-butter\" costs, specifically addressing housing shortages and skyrocketing energy bills, which have risen 44% since 2020 Opportunity & Accountability: Focused on expanding economic growth, education, and job training. Am also running to ensure responsible spending on existing mandates, like the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan, without raising taxes. Security& Safety: Public safety remains a central pillar,I will Committed to public safety and strengthening community infrastructure. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? focus on enhancing community well-being, economic development, and equity. Major areas include strengthening public education, improving healthcare access, protecting the environment advancing social justice, and ensuring fiscal responsibility. These policies aim to create a more equitable, thriving state. Education: Implementing policies to improve school quality and access. Healthcare: Expanding access to care and addressing public health issues. Environmental Protection: Focusing on sustainability and the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Social Justice & Equity: Addressing systemic inequality and advancing civil rights. Economic Development & Fiscal Policy: Managing state taxes, public pensions, and economy Technology & Cybersecurity\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\n\n\nBlessing Oluwadare completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Oluwadare's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Blessing Oluwadare from Edgewood Maryland, am a mother of 3 kids graduated from Strayer University had my bachelor's in business administration also my Master from the school as Information security and Assurances, have been in the United state for 12 years. Am currently working for state and one of the candidates for US house Maryland district 1. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I will be more aware of people opinions and needs and be able to advocate for them in Washington. Also, one of my major job duties will be to raise revenue through taxes. make the whole communities happy and also will like to hear their voice and attends to their needs. I am hard working and never give up.I am always saying kind and motivating things to people. I always love helping people. I am not lazy, and I want people to believe in themselves and to have a growth mindset I will participate in committees to study bills, hold public hearings, get expert testimony and listen to votes so that legislation can be passed. Also make sure we have solid health coverage for people which they can benefit from it. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am passionate about the three things I noted above. Let’s attract new business that isn’t in our state and offer an opportunity. We can also offer tax credits. We need to increase our industry along with population. In doing this, the housing market will improve, schools will be full, and more money will be spent in More people also means more taxpayers in our state. The solution is, more taxpayers, not more taxes. We need to have effective rehab and work to get the users to be productive citizens. We need to effectively reduce and eventually stop abortion. Especially tax funded abortion! The drug crisis is another disrupting and crushing blow to communities, families and businesses. We have to take control needle exchange along with the drug paraphernalia that is included with the needles.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nNote: Oluwadare submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on July 21, 2023.\nShow past responses Hide past responses\nJuly 7 submission Who are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Blessing T Oluwadare from Edgewood Maryland United State Of American I moved in to this country in the year 2013, as a permanent resident now a Bonfield citizen of America, am married with 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy and they all citizens of this country, I graduated from Strayer University earn my Bachelor's degree major in Business Administration and also have my Master's degree from Strayer University major in Information security and assurance, am currently working for state motor vehicle Administration ( MVA). Am contesting for this post because I need to protect my country, support my country, supporting the constitution, declaration of war, invest, also Participate in meetings and debates over the creation or amendment of bills and laws on the floor of the Congress, Vote for or against motions, legislation and political measures from the legislature, executive branch or corporate bodies and lobby groups, Screen appointees of the executive branch, including secretaries of departments, heads of agencies and nominees to the Supreme Court, Oversee the formulation, ratification and implementation of transnational legislative projects such as bilateral and multilateral, agreements, treaties and economic agreements, Serve on legislative committees, such as the Select Committee on Intelligence Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? As a senator I represent the people. speaks with citizens about problems, concerns or suggestions they have for their district.In addition to gathering information from members of the community, and also shares information with the public. As a senator I will hold press conferences, give speeches and speak with the media in order to educate people on current issues and inform them of current legislation. Additionally, if a constituent is having difficulty working with a government agency, they can contact their state senator to help facilitate interaction and strengthen their voice. act on behalf of the American people in legislative sessions to ensure the voice of the common citizen is heard. may make many visits to schools, clubs and other organizations that want to learn more about the legislative process. also hold press conferences, give speeches and speak with the media in order to educate people on current issues and inform them of current legislation. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Communication: Working in the public sector, I will likely meet with people from lots of different industries and backgrounds. Research: In many public policy roles, I will need to undertake research to support my ideas. This involves gathering and analyzing data and using it to advise stakeholders on decisions. Attention to detail: When you work in policy, you must have a good eye for detail. Public policy decisions have large implications for society’s progress and wellbeing and therefore need accurate, thorough research and supporting evidence behind them. Policy evaluation: As well as thinking strategically about policies yet to be formed, it’s also important to learn from past policies and evaluate their successes and failures. Evidence-based policymaking: Assessing the potential outcomes of certain laws is an important part of public policy strategy and research. To do this, you will need to draw on facts and evidence to support your proposals and make them stronger and more effective. Strategy development: When you are addressing issues that affect communities and the wider public, you must think strategically. This means not only consulting stakeholders, experts and other decision-makers, but having the skills to build a successful, comprehensive strategy that works for everyone. knowledge of moral and ethical issues – To ensure the best outcomes for society, public policy must be informed by a set of key moral and ethical value concepts. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? not for now Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy? A conflict of vision What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Honesty, integrity, courtesy, and common sense. Maximizing strengths and minimizing weaknesses are essential characteristics in any public official. They should be able to communicate well, be committed to public service and possess self-confidence. In addition, they must be honest and have integrity to retain the trust of the public. What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder? Honesty, good communication skills Make every minute count with the people I love, be truthful, teamwork, be positive, determination, pay attention to details. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? High energy, a charismatic or approachable personality and the ability to navigate bureaucratic channels are traits that help United States senators succeed. Senators represent the interests of their states’ citizens, write and support legislation and vote on bills. They divide their time between their home states and Washington, D.C., and spend considerable time meeting with constituents and fellow lawmakers and attending Senate sessions. Serving on one or more legislative committees is an important part of a state senator's job. Committees have regularly scheduled meetings to review proposed legislation. At each meeting, committee members listen to presentations from bill sponsors and public testimony from lobbyists and other interested parties. Senators discuss new bills among themselves, offer opinions and propose amendments. They vote on each bill with their recommendations for action by the senate, such as not passing a law or passing a law as amended by the committee. After the bill clears a committee, it may be sent to another committee or to the senate floor for a vote. What legacy would you like to leave? making contribution to future generation, legacy of unconditional love to family and friends and community legacy of doing good and productive work Legacy of encouraging and inspiring others towards greatness Legacy of encouraging and inspiring others towards greatness. What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time? 9/11 event. 22 yrs then What was your very first job? How long did you have it? residential counsellor, for 8 years What is your favorite book? Why? If asked what the last book you read was, I would say it was a book called “The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D.Salinger. 2.Books are a great way to learn about different cultures, religions, and lifestyles. 3.Reading can help you escape from the reality of your everyday life. 4.Reading can also help you learn new things.it is an interesting book that tells the story of a teenager who is going through a lot of changes. If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be? Liu Sze-wai, What was the last song that got stuck in your head? it was Jimmy Clanton's song Just A Dream What is something that has been a struggle in your life? none for now, everything has been perfect for me What are your thoughts on term limits? The idea of term limits, connected to the notion of “rotation in office,” was popular during the early days of the American republic. Establishing term limits could motivate lawmakers to pass successful policy if they know that their time in DC has an expiration date,\" \"It would rejuvenate Congress by bringing in new leaders with innovative ideas on a rotating basis,\" What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution? It is the highest assembly in the land, alongside the House. Service, integrity, and loyalty. Defense of our Constitution. Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics? t's not just beneficial that senators have previous experience, it's necessary! What happened when we last sent an amateur What do you think of the filibuster? a filibuster is a technical tool to extend debate, allowing one or more senators to delay or entirely prevent a vote on a given proposal. Without the filibuster, it is possible for a majority party to pass legislation without bipartisan support. The filibuster is a way for a relatively small group of senators to block some action by the majority. The filibuster rule allows a minority of 41 senators. Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? not for now Tell us your favorite joke. My favorite Joke is when I first entered a plane in my life and am trying to pee, I didn't know there is restroom in the plane, and I called the flight attendances in the plane can you tell the pilot to come down I need to pee. and they were all laughing at me says the restroom is here you can go ahead and pee. How would you evaluate a judicial nominee? The American Bar Association has recommended the following eight criteria for evaluating candidates for state judicial office: integrity; legal knowledge and ability; professional experience; judicial temperament; diligence; health; financial responsibility; and public service. A few of these are somewhat puzzling—such as “health” and “financial responsibility”—and at any rate, it is unclear how the average voter would be able to evaluate a candidate on almost any of these grounds. What kind of relationships would you build with other senators? is the most important aspect of advocacy. Relationships with legislators will provide you with opportunities to work more closely with them to get bills introduced, assist in drafting bill language, shape the debate and, ultimately, get legislation signed into law. Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? compromise is necessary and desirable in a democracy – most Americans usually agree. But particular compromises are contestable – most Americans usually want to contest them. Within limits, a popular posture in democratic politics is: say yes to compromise, but no to compromises. Yes. Political compromise is the outcome of recognizing, understanding, and respecting that we all have individual views and priorities. Political compromise is the hallmark of an intelligent, educated citizenry. The opposite of political compromise, digging in your heels and refusing to acknowledge the views of others, is immature, unintelligent, belligerent, and ultimately completely unproductive. How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers? The Senate is governed by the Constitution, a set of standing rules, precedents established in the course of the legislative process, and special rules of procedure adopted by statute for particular types of legislation. These rules determine how bills and resolutions are moved towards passage, the structure of Senate committees, how debate proceeds on the chamber floor, and how members cast votes. The Constitution gives the Senate the power to approve, by a two-thirds vote, treaties made by the executive branch. The Senate has rejected relatively few of the hundreds of treaties it has considered, although many have died in committee or been withdrawn by the president. The Senate may also amend a treaty or adopt changes to a treaty. The president may also enter into executive agreements with foreign nations that are not subject to Senate approval. Under the Constitution, the House of Representatives has the power to impeach a government official, in effect serving as prosecutor. The Senate has the sole power to conduct impeachment trials, essentially serving as jury and judge. Since 1789 the Senate has tried 20 federal officials, including three presidents. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? none What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet? Several of the biggest challenges ahead will be caused by either misuse of technological advances or the advances themselves. Others will be the result of overuse of natural resources and climate change. Others yet will reflect either cyclical economic forces or shifts in demographics and societal norms. Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. Note: Oluwadare submitted the above survey responses to Ballotpedia on July 7, 2023."}, {"question": "Campaign website", "answer_html": "<p>Oluwadare’s campaign website stated the following:\n</p>\n<div style=\"height:400px;overflow:scroll;border:1px solid gray;margin:20px;padding:10px;\">\n<table data-nosnippet=\"\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: none;background-color: transparent; auto; ;\">\n<tbody><tr>\n<td style=\"border:none; color:#B2B7F2;font-size:35px;font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 10px 3px;\" valign=\"top\" width=\"20\">“\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; padding: 4px 10px;\" valign=\"top\">\n<p><b>Affordable Healthcare</b>\n</p><p>In congress, Blessing Oluwadare will be committed to bringing down the costs of healthcare and lowering the cost of insurance. This includes preventing insurance companies from increasing premiums and deductibles while reducing coverage. She will continue to fight for paid family and medical leave, so when someone is sick, they stay home and keep us all safe. Blessing will vote to cap the cost of critical prescription drugs and insulin, and she will defend the Affordable Care Act and work every day to expand on it.\n</p><p><b>Serve the Underserved</b>\n</p><p>We will improve resources and opportunities for undeserved people in Maryland with access to insurance, jobs, tax-breaks, and housing.\n</p><p><b>Protect Working Class</b>\n</p><p>People that are working deserve livable wages and should not continue to suffer at the hands of self-serving politicians and lobbyists.\n</p><p><b>Tax Reform</b>\n</p><p>Corporations should be taxed fairly and there should be tax relief for small business owners. We need to reduce taxes for the working class and allow families to to keep more of their hard-earned money to pay down debt, save, and also invest.\n</p><p><b>Creating Jobs</b>\n</p><p>Blessing’s plan includes creating more job opportunities for under-served communities. Connecting low-skilled workers with training for high-skilled jobs. We can — and we must — continue fighting to create well-paying jobs with good benefits in Maryland.\n</p><p>There are millions of people who are working in low-paying jobs because they don’t have the skills to compete for the higher-skilled jobs that employers are struggling to fill. To that end, it’s more companies to recruit from talent pools they may not have previously considered. There is a common saying that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. There should be a priority to create more opportunities for the under-served. It is also equally important that all industries are representative of the communities they serve.\n</p><p><b>Grow Our Economy</b>\n</p><p>Economic development should always be a priority. We should invest in the top economic factors such as education and training, natural resources, power, transportation, and communication. We have to be environment-friendly, support early education, and be better neighbors. Blessing Oluwadare believes that the economy should work for everyone.<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-quotedisclaimer_2-0\"><a href=\"#cite_note-quotedisclaimer-2\">[2]</a></sup>\n</p>\n</td>\n<td style=\"border: none; color: #B2B7F2; font-size: 35px; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: right; padding: 10px 1px;\" valign=\"bottom\" width=\"20\">”\n</td></tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"cquotecite\" colspan=\"3\" style=\"border: none; padding-right: 4%\"><cite style=\"font-style: normal;font-size: smaller; float: right;\">—Blessing Oluwadare’s campaign website (2024)<sup class=\"reference\" id=\"cite_ref-3\"><a href=\"#cite_note-3\">[3]</a></sup></cite>\n</td></tr></tbody></table>\n</div>", "answer_text": "Oluwadare’s campaign website stated the following:\n“ Affordable Healthcare In congress, Blessing Oluwadare will be committed to bringing down the costs of healthcare and lowering the cost of insurance. This includes preventing insurance companies from increasing premiums and deductibles while reducing coverage. She will continue to fight for paid family and medical leave, so when someone is sick, they stay home and keep us all safe. Blessing will vote to cap the cost of critical prescription drugs and insulin, and she will defend the Affordable Care Act and work every day to expand on it. Serve the Underserved We will improve resources and opportunities for undeserved people in Maryland with access to insurance, jobs, tax-breaks, and housing. Protect Working Class People that are working deserve livable wages and should not continue to suffer at the hands of self-serving politicians and lobbyists. Tax Reform Corporations should be taxed fairly and there should be tax relief for small business owners. We need to reduce taxes for the working class and allow families to to keep more of their hard-earned money to pay down debt, save, and also invest. Creating Jobs Blessing’s plan includes creating more job opportunities for under-served communities. Connecting low-skilled workers with training for high-skilled jobs. We can — and we must — continue fighting to create well-paying jobs with good benefits in Maryland. There are millions of people who are working in low-paying jobs because they don’t have the skills to compete for the higher-skilled jobs that employers are struggling to fill. To that end, it’s more companies to recruit from talent pools they may not have previously considered. There is a common saying that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not. There should be a priority to create more opportunities for the under-served. It is also equally important that all industries are representative of the communities they serve. Grow Our Economy Economic development should always be a priority. We should invest in the top economic factors such as education and training, natural resources, power, transportation, and communication. We have to be environment-friendly, support early education, and be better neighbors. Blessing Oluwadare believes that the economy should work for everyone. [2] ” —Blessing Oluwadare’s campaign website (2024) [3]"}]