Many people are debating about how to better control health care costs and increase the number of people covered. One idea would require those who can afford it to purchase private health insurance while the government provides coverage for those who can't afford it. Would you favor or oppose such a plan or haven't you thought much about this issue?

Do you think abortion should be legal under any circumstances, legal only under certain circumstances, or illegal in all circumstances?

In South Carolina, it is unconstitutional for gays and lesbians to marry.  Assuming that this will not change, do you believe that long term same sex couples should have legal rights similar to those of married heterosexual couples even though they are not allow to marry?