Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Voters Demanding Solutions
As we approach the 2018 midterm elections an increasing issue for voters is solutions to the opioid crisis. This article in Reuters outlines how the the citizens of Binghampton, NY are pressing candidates to offer solutions to the crisis. Many even say the Democratic candidate can flip the previously red county if they offer the best solutions to the opioid crisis.
With what we have learned in class what do you think the voters want to hear in order for them to change their party allegiance in the midterm elections to address the opioid crisis?
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-opioids/voters-in-opioid-plagued-districts-demand-solutions-from-candidates-idUSKCN1J11BE
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Generally speaking, I think people will want candidates who see addiction as a disease and understand the social/economic impact of this crisis. Candidates who will want to receive funding for programs and medication that are meant to rehabilitate addicts/help them recover.
ReplyDeleteI think the voters who are aware of the opioid crisis would want to hear candidates speak of what they will do to combat the epidemic. I think voters will choose candidates who generally have a better solution in terms of being able to HELP not CONDEMN addicts. Treatment is the solution here, not criminalization.
ReplyDeleteI think candidates who bring awareness to the opioid crisis and advocate for education and establishing more rehabilitation programs and trained professionals equipped to treat people addicted, especially in high risk areas could get more voters and also shine a light on the crisis.
ReplyDeleteI think voters will support candidates that support treatment for opioid addicts along with regulating big pharma. I think ultimately it will come down to whether or not the candidate actually recognizes opioid addiction as a disease.
ReplyDeleteThe voters want to see action and results. A lot of politicians are all talk and don't do much to back it up. I'm guessing voters will want to see increased funding in harm/addiction reduction programs, increased education, and heavier regulations.
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