Interview: Alan Eisenberg (I/Reform) for Gov. for the State of Wisconsin

By: Ky Starr 

1. What distinguishes you from your opponents?

I am not a politician. It also appears that I am the most educated, most well-rounded, and I am a proven leader.

2. How long have you been involved in politics?

Never – I don’t want to be a politician.

3. What is the greatest challenge of public service?

The 40 year commitment to helping people.

4. What is the most important issue facing the State of WI?

I think that the single most important issue is returning the money to the Tobacco Settlement.

5. What advice would you give someone thinking of running for public office?

Don’t plan on making a career out of it.

6. What is your favorite political book?

Rattling the Cage, by Stephen Wise.

7. What was your favorite political TV program?

60 Minutes

8. How did you become involved in the (I/Reform)?

I was solicited and recruited by the State committee.

9. Who are your political mentors? What are some of your favorite political quotes?

Mahatmas Gandhi

10. Will the U.S. invade Iraq by December 2002? Should they invade?

No, and I don’t think we should.

11. What type of Health Care reform is needed in the U.S. today?

We need a national anti-tobacco movement, and we need to put a stop to the price gouging by pharmaceutical companies.

12. How do you improve education in WI and around the U.S.?

I would remove the QEO and other caps to teachers’ salaries and then raise teacher salaries substantially to attract the best possible educators.

13. How do we stimulate the WI economy?

Promote the arts in every way possible.

14. With your wealth of experience and knowledge, is there one experience that has better prepared you to lead the State of Wisconsin?

No.

15. If elected, what will be your first order of business?

To reduce the size of State government.

16. What are your top three goals of your first term if elected?

Reduce the size of State government, restore the tobacco fund, and build the State’s economy.

17. You have a lived a life of service to others, will you as Gov. use the pulpit to motivate people to get involved?

Yes, and then some.