Incumbent
Occupation: Attorney
Education: B.S., University of Illinois; LL.B., Washington University Law School, Missouri.
Additional experience: Illinois House of Representatives, 1951-63;
Illinois Senate, 1963-71; Illinois state treasurer, 1971-77; Illinois secretary of state, 1977-81; U.S. Senate, 1981-present.
1. What, in your view, is the major problem in Illinois, and what do you plan to do about it? Economic development is Illinois` most pressing need. Since last year, I have proposed and brought into existence the Institute for Illinois–the research arm of the Illinois congressional delegation–to anticipate federal projects and national issues that can bring jobs to Illinois. I will continued to pursue this and other initiatives.
2. Illinois has been hurt by rising imports and declining exports. What measures do you propose to improve the Illinois trade position? I am a co-sponsor of Sen. Danforth`s trade bill (S. 1860), which I believe offers a balanced approach to solving the trade problems of Illinois and the nation.
JUDY KOEHLER – REPUBLICAN
Occupation: Businesswoman
Education: Associate degree in business, Stephens College, Columbia, Mo.; Bachelor of education in business, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Ill.
Additional experience: 1981-86, a member of Illinois House of Representatives Service on Energy, Environment and Research Committee
(Republican spokesman); membership on consumer protection, elementary and secondary education, urban development, state government administration and regulatory review committees; also member of Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission. Social worker, business teacher, homemaker, parent, farm background and participation in numerous community activities.
1. What, in your view, is the major problem in Illinois, and what do you plan to do about it? Must sponsor innovative experiments in voucher systems, merit pay and scholastic responsibility programs. Must fight for the basic research programs in defense, agriculture and industry that can form the bulwark of our universities and high-tech corridors. The future is
inextricably linked to technology. Illinois has failed to prepare itself for the future.
2. Illinois has been hurt by rising imports and declining exports. What measures do you propose to improve the Illinois trade position? We must have control over our deficit to realistically compete for trade. It is critical we not build a wall of protectionism; yet, it is imperative that nations engaging in unfair trade practices be dealt with aggressively. Illinois must develop with the federal government agricultural markets and a modern efficient industrial base.
EINNAR V. DYHRKOPP – ILLINOIS SOLIDARITY
Did not reply to questionnaire.
DONALD M. PARRISH JR. – LIBERTARIAN
Occupation: Technical manager in research and development for computers and telecommunications at AT&T.
Education: B.A. with honors in mathematics, with a minor in political science, University of Texas; M.S. in computer science, University of Chicago. Additional experience: Extensive international experience in telecommunications competing against foreign companies; 20 years professional experience in research and development; extensive travel in all 50 states and over 70 foreign countries; one of the founders of the Libertarian Party of Illinois.
1. What, in your view, is the major problem in Illinois, and what do you plan to do about it? The major problem is the attitude that government is the solution to every problem real or imagined. This has led to an expanding, increasingly costly government which interferes in peaceful people`s economic and private lives. I would limit government`s role to defending life, liberty, property and the pursuit of happiness.
2. Illinois has been hurt by rising imports and declining exports. What measures do you propose to improve the Illinois trade position? How can we compete when the federal government penalizes Illinois income tax payers with the most unfair subsidy ($1 to Washington; only 72 cents returns). We have the most to gain from the smaller and fairer federal government. As a start, I would balance the federal budget by cutting spending and lowering the income tax to a simple flat 10 percent.
OMARI MUSA – SOCIALIST WORKERS
Occupation: Warehouseman
Education: Master`s degree, University of Michigan
Additional experience: Activist in the movement to impose total sanctions on the racist government of South Africa; union builder; activist in struggle to halt all U.S. aid to the Nicaragua contras. Supporter of women`s right to choose abortion. Opponent of all forms of discrimination against blacks, Latinos and women. Aggressive proponent of the need for an independent labor and black political parties to fight in the interests of workers and farmers. 1. What, in your view, is the major problem in Illinois, and what do you plan to do about it? Unemployment, racial and sexual discrimination. I propose public works to build housing, schools and hospitals; 30 hours work for 40 hours pay to spread the available work. Affirmative action to eliminate discrimination against blacks, Latinos and women. Farm crisis: a moratorium on all foreclosures of family farms; low interest loans; prices that guarantee a decent standard of living for family farmers.
2. Illinois has been hurt by rising imports and declining exports. What measures do you propose to improve the Illinois trade position?
We must fight union busting and support low-paid workers in other countries. We need to produce more based on human needs and not profits. Workers and farmers need to establish their own government to replace this government of the rich and profit hungry.
3. How would you
allocate funds for the
following programs?
Dixon Koehler Dyhrkopp Parrish Musa
Weapon development,
procurement Same Same Decrease Decrease Strategic Defense
Initiative (SDI) Same Increase Decrease Decrease Military personnel,support Same Same Decrease Decrease Education Increase Same Decrease Increase Social Security Same Same Decrease Increase Medicare Same Same Decrease Increase Medical assistance based
on financial need Increase Same Decrease Increase Public aid Same Same Decrease Increase Maintenance of national
parks and open land Same Same Decrease Increase Space exploration Same Increase Decrease Decrease
4. Do you support the
following actions to reduce
the federal budget deficit?
Dixon Koehler Dyhrkopp Parrish Musa
Reduce cost-of-living
adjustment for
Social Security recipients No No Yes Yes
Reduce military spending Yes No Yes Yes
Sell national lands No Yes Yes No
Reduce farm price supports Yes No Yes No
Increase Medicare deduction No Yes No
Eliminate income tax
indexing No No No
Increase individual
income tax rates No No No
Increase tax rates on
business corporations Yes No No Yes
Eliminate or reduce
income tax credits,
deductions, exemptions Yes Yes Yes
Establish an oil import tax No No No
Establish a value-added tax No No No No
Eliminate investment
tax credits No Yes
Eliminated the Accelerated
Cost Recovery System (ACRS) No Yes
Cut federal spending
across the board Yes Yes No
Balance the budget
by constitutional amendment Yes Yes Yes No
Allow presidential
line item veto Yes Yes Yes No
5. Do you support the following?
Dixon Koehler Dyhrkopp Parrish Musa
Increased economic aid to:
A. Central America Yes Yes No No
B. Middle East Yes No No No
Increased military aid to:
A. Central America Yes Yes No No
B. Middle East No No No No
Tuition vouchers for private education:
A. Primary/secondary Yes No
B. Higher education No No No
Acid rain control program Yes Yes Yes
The right of women to
make reproductive choices Yes Yes Yes
Federal funds enabling
women to make
reproductive choices No No Yes
Limits on imports No No
Sanctions on South Africa Yes No
Public funding of
congressional campaigns Yes No No No
Contribution limits to
political action committees Yes No No Yes
Requiring schools receiving
federal aid in any category
to provide equal educational
rights for women
and minorities Yes Yes Yes
