Dr. Robert Bentley Twitter Interview

I conducted today my interview with Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Robert Bentley. Below are the 10 questions and answers:

@bentley2010 Q1: What are the three most important issues facing the state of Alabama?

Jobs, jobs and jobs are hte most important issues facing Alabama. See my jobs plan here: http://bit.ly/8n3Qlt @jvreeland #alpolitics (Link)

@bentley2010 Q2: What are the three most important issues facing the Nation?

The economy, the deficit, and Federal intrusion into issues of state sovereignty, #alpolitics @Bentley2010 (Link)

@bentley2010 Q3: Is the Economic Recession over for the Nation?

We lost 85,000 jobs last month. It will get worse, and I won't consider it over until unemployment drops to prerecession levels #alpolitics (Link)

@bentley2010 Q4: How is your campaign using Social Media to connect with voters?

We use Twitter, Facebook, and our blog to maximize two-way communication to maintain focus on the needs of all Alabamians #alpolitics (Link)

@bentley2010 Q5: Last Question before we get to user submitted questions, it is an easy one: Mac or PC?

It depends on your needs. PCs are cheaper for the same power, Macs experience fewer viruses and are better for some applications #alpolitics (Link)

@bentley2010 Q6: From @bradleyhankins, What will you do to stay connected with the people of Alabama?

Any Alabamian will be welcome in my office. I aim to spend one day per week visiting different parts of the state #alpolitics @Bentley2010 (Link)

@bentley2010 Q7: From @bradleyhankin, Will you promise not to raise any taxes for anyone in the state of Alabama?

I promise. In these economic times, we need to cut taxes, not raise them. Tax deductions & tax breaks will help our economy #alpolitics (Link)

@bentley2010 Q8: From @Walkerdl, How will each you lure more jobs to AL?

I will create incentives for existing firms to expand. I introduced a bill to give tax breaks for hiring unemployed Alabamians. #alpolitics (Link)

@bentley2010 Q9: From @bradleyhankins, In one word, how would you describe yourself politically?

Conservative. #alpolitics @Bentley2010 (Link)

@bentley2010 Q10: Last question, From @Walkerdl, What is your plan to improve education & test scores in AL?

Expand the AL Reading Initiative, AMSTI, and distance learning. Also pilot programs for charter schools should be explored #alpolitics (Link)

Thanks so much for Dr. Robert Bentley for participating in our Twitter Interview for the Alabama 2010 Gubernatorial Campaign.