Luiz Martinez
The Washington Post
October 12th, 2011
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Congressional candidates Tina Sanders and Ray Reid revealed some of their views on controversial issues at a news conference last Friday. The candidates released their press statements in paper prior to the conference, and some reporters chose to draw their questions from it. Sanders was questioned about her views on abortion by a Washington Post reporter. She replied, stating that she was “for it.” Reid was also questioned regarding abortion, and replied similarly. Though, Reid has in the past sponsored legislation aimed at restricting certain types of abortions. Stem cell research was also one of the questions brought up at the news conference. Reid, though answering hesitatingly, claimed he supports the controversial research. Both candidates varied on the willingness to answer certain questions by reporters. Sanders, for example, became tongue tied, and did not answer a detailed economic question by a correspondent from the Washington Post. Reid also chose not to answer a question asked to him by an editor, while stumbling to answer a question by another reporter. As election-day looms, the candidates scramble for voter support by aligning their positions on controversial, popular, and/or salient issues. The candidates have demonstrated moderation in their stances on said issues, possibly in an attempt to appeal to both liberal and conservative audiences. Another news conference is scheduled for this Friday. Both candidates will participate in a debate scheduled for the following week after the next conference, and are in preparation for it.
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