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Presented by Rebuild the Party and co-sponsored by YouTube, this RNC Candidates Forum is our last chance to quiz the candidates for RNC Chairman before the vote on January 30th.

At 11:59pm on January 19th, question submission and voting closed and we are presenting the ten questions below to the candidates for their video responses.

Read more about the questions and our selection process here.

Thank you for helping make this the most open and transparent RNC Chairman's race in history!

What do believe should be the proper size of our government (so what government programs do you think are necessary)? -- Shannon O'Brien asked on July 29, 2010 at 5:47 am Vote: 0 1 Overall Score -1 Report This Question	It is well known that the Iraq War is causing us to spend billions of dollars a year and adding to our sour relationship with the Middle East. The goal of this war is supposedly accomplished, and many of our troops are perishing. What would your vision for the Iraq War be and what, if any, exit strategy would you suggest? -- I. M. asked on July 29, 2010 at 5:29 pm Vote: 2 3 Overall Score -1 Report This Question	We continuously fall for the media trap of framing the illegal immigration issue as a criminal versus racist issue. We also ask hispanics to to choose between family loyalty and obeying the law. Why not shift the discussion from law, to economics? Where we must regain a respect for each others culture and economies. No more acceptance of forced illegal immigration. Return Mexico's human capital back, allow for a middle class to thrive, have capitalist minded citizens infuse back into the growing Mexican economy to assure that the money that has been made in the last decades will not go in vain. Meanwhile we can close the border in the name of national security, grant amnesty to only homeowners, anything but please kill the cycle of illegal... -- artemio muniz asked on July 29, 2010 at 9:43 pm Vote: 1 2 Overall Score -1 Report This Question
What specifically will you do to promote our 2nd Amendment rights? Please, no general speak or circle talk! -- Gary Byrd asked on July 29, 2010 at 9:00 pm Vote: 2 2 Overall Score 0 Report This Question	Where should the Republican politicians stand on the topic of a central bank? Why are Republicans not talking about this issue? Should they? -- Shannon O'Brien asked on July 29, 2010 at 6:04 am Vote: 1 1 Overall Score 0 Report This Question	It seems like Republicans are always making more laws and never repealing them. Why do you think that is and should Republicans try to repeal more laws? -- Shannon O'Brien asked on July 29, 2010 at 6:05 am Vote: 1 1 Overall Score 0 Report This Question
The government is like a morbidly obese person that's trap in an elevator with me. Thanks to the politicians from both parties who keep on feeding him junk food, he is constantly growing and growing while taking up all the space - slowly suffocating and squeezing the life out of me. On top of that, when I'm not looking, he steals a faction of the cash in my wallet to fund his constant consumption! When will the RNC realize the need to put the government back on a diet? **The Constitution is a great beginner's guide** -- Phil Nguyen asked on July 29, 2010 at 6:14 pm Vote: 5 4 Overall Score 1 Report This Question	Conservative values are supported by 85% of the population according to American Solutions Nationwide Polls. That would indicate a 15% minority of the population have won control of our government. Why does this happen? What will you do to regain a leadership role in our government? -- William Laird Laird asked on July 29, 2010 at 6:48 pm Vote: 2 1 Overall Score 1 Report This Question	If you could ensure only one of the following for all citizens, which would it be and why: security or freedom? -- I. M. asked on July 29, 2010 at 8:48 pm Vote: 5 4 Overall Score 1 Report This Question
Since our elected leaders seem to think of us as their "subjects" and could care less about the Constitution or freedom in general. What specifically will you do to help US turn the tide? People are getting angry .... People are getting restless ... "Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains or slavery? Forbid it! Almighty God ... I know what course others may take, but as for me ......." -- Gary Byrd asked on July 29, 2010 at 9:06 pm Vote: 2 1 Overall Score 1 Report This Question	The Republican party has been seen by many Americans as trying to take away civil liberties. Do you believe civil liberties are currently being well protected or being eroded away? What can we do about the Republican party's reputation on this issue? -- Shannon O'Brien asked on July 29, 2010 at 5:54 am Vote: 2 1 Overall Score 1 Report This Question	Should Republican candidates be for believing the constitution to be a living document to be interpreted or followed by the letter of the law? -- Shannon O'Brien asked on July 29, 2010 at 5:56 am Vote: 1 0 Overall Score 1 Report This Question
A divide is beginning to form in the Republican party between the younger generation and the older generation in regards to foreign policy which I strongly believe needs to be addressed. In what instances should Republican candidates feel it is necessary to invade another country militarily? (For example, if there was a civil war or genocide going on in a foreign country, if that country was dangerous and had developed a nuclear weapon, if that country had attacked our civilians on our soil, etc.) Editor's Note: The RNC Chairman does not control foreign policy. -- Shannon O'Brien asked on July 29, 2010 at 5:59 am Vote: 1 0 Overall Score 1 Report This Question	Where should Republican politicians stand on the issue of the U.N.? Is the U.N. better for America or worse? -- Shannon O'Brien asked on July 29, 2010 at 6:00 am Vote: 1 0 Overall Score 1 Report This Question	Do you believe the constitution is a living document to be interpreted or should be followed as written? -- I. M. asked on July 29, 2010 at 8:46 pm Vote: 4 2 Overall Score 2 Report This Question