diff --git a/rapids/views.py b/rapids/views.py
index d1ad0ac4..bdab3b53 100755
--- a/rapids/views.py
+++ b/rapids/views.py
@@ -601,6 +601,7 @@ def loadJsonAnswer(answer):
         ans = exiting_answers[0]
         if answer["qidn"] == "1":
             ans.normal = normal
+            ans.answer = ""
         elif answer["qidn"] == "2": 
             ans.answer = posted_answer
         ans.full_clean()