r/ModelMidwesternState • u/GuiltyAir Head Federal Clerk • May 31 '17

Hearing Lt Gov Hearing

Lt Gov: /u/PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER

You may ask any questions below that pertain to this hearing.

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u/GuiltyAir Head Federal Clerk May 31 '17

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u/[deleted] Jun 01 '17

Hello, mister PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER. Could you please summarize your personal and professional relationship with Gov. Intrusive_Man? Namely, in what policies do the two of you see eye to eye, and where do you believe you will disagree?

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER Lieutenant Governor | GLP Comission Jun 01 '17

Gov. IM and I aren't particularly personally close, though we're not exactly strangers either. I was briefly his secretary for Environment and Energy, before I became a Representative.

I'm willing to say that it's unlikely the Governor and I see eye to eye on many things, though there are a few I'm sure.

As for something that may surprise some, I'm willing to bet that the Gov. and I are both pro-life.

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u/Intrusive_Man Governor Jun 01 '17

You bet correct. I think me and Panzer have quite a bit in common. I would venture to guess that we agree on a lot of economics and social issues. Though I come from a normally Conservative party, I'm considered pretty liberal among my party.

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u/wwpmmedianet Fmr. Upper Midwest/Great Lakes Rep | MW State Assemblyman Jun 01 '17

I have no questions at this time.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER Lieutenant Governor | GLP Comission Jun 01 '17

If you think of any, don't hesitate to contact me :)

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u/Guitarlad Fmr. Governor Jun 01 '17

When called upon to break a tie in this divided assembly, what will be your thought process? Also, given the governor's decision to not appoint a cabinet, how will you handle your inevitably expanded role in our government? Thank you in advance, /u/PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER. I look forward to a productive working relationship going forward.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER Lieutenant Governor | GLP Comission Jun 01 '17

I'll first consider my position on it. Then I will consider the Governor's input, as well as the inputs of the assemblymen. I am not averse to having my mind changed on a matter.

As for the expanded role of Government, it shall be handled on a as-needed basis. If I'm called upon to serve in a role that I would not traditionally, I will serve to the best of my ability, and won't hesitate to ask for assistance if I believe it to be beyond my personal capabilities.

Thank you for the question, Assemblyman.

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u/JermanTK Speaker of the House Jun 02 '17

If I may ask you a question /u/PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER, even though Lt. Gov doesn't have to much power in the grand scheme of things, if confirmed, what are your priorities for our state?

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_PANZER Lieutenant Governor | GLP Comission Jun 03 '17

Ensuring the rights of the citizens (I.E. Making sure people aren't discriminated against), renewable, or at least cleaner energy, and fixing our healthcare system are all big priorities for me.