Michael,

I'd like to add that in December 2007, the National Alliance of Mental Illness posted a survey on their website, "Learn About the Candidates’ Views on Mental Healthcare." I think it's incredibly telling that of the three candidates who responded (Clinton, Obama, McCain), HRC responds the most fully and with what I see as the most genuine intention. Obama's responses seem to be rehearsed, pat, and listy. McCain only offers a cursory paragraph because it's his policy not to respond to surveys. Here is the info on the website:

December 28, 2007

NAMI sent a questionnaire on leading mental health issues to all the presidential candidates. Candidates are answering and we encourage you to view their positions on our new Explore the Candidates page.

NAMI will be posting additional responses and materials as they are received after this date, so please check our Explore the Candidates page regularly for updates. NAMI does not endorse specific candidates. Any materials posted are intended for educational purposes only.

http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=2008_Primaries_and_Elections&Template=/ContentManagement/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=55411

Posted at April 29, 2008 7:55 AM in response to Disability and Democracy