Wednesday evening’s GOP main debate in Milwaukee for the Republican candidates for the presidency will probably be extra a Q&A session than a basic debate, however that’s OK. Viewers can have an opportunity to take the measure of the boys—and girl—who want to grow to be president.
Every candidate brings one thing to the desk, so think about if we may create an AI candidate encompassing the items of every one. Most likely for an additional day.
Debate hosts Martha MacCallum and Bret Baier don’t want my assist, however listed here are some questions I’d ask.
1. Everybody—Democrats and Republicans—discuss what the federal government ought to and mustn’t do. What needs to be the duties of residents earlier than turning to authorities?
Recall John F. Kennedy’s line: “Ask not what your nation can do for you. Ask what you are able to do in your nation.”
2. With a $32 trillion nationwide debt—and counting—how would you scale back it and even stability the funds as Invoice Clinton did throughout his presidency, and the way would you reply to the inevitable assaults by Democrats who wish to minimize nothing?
Observe-up: What businesses or applications come to thoughts that might be eradicated as a result of they’re outdated or don’t work?
3. Social points—from abortion to LGBTQ+ to “transgender” ladies competing in ladies’s sports activities. Are these items the federal authorities ought to deal with, or ought to it’s left to native and state governments?
4. You all have mentioned you might be pro-life. There have been 62 million authorized abortions on this nation since Roe v. Wade. Girls of shade have essentially the most abortions. Public opinion typically opposes abortion after 15 weeks. How would you affect opinion towards your place, particularly with the supply of an abortion tablet that may be taken at residence?
5. As president, would you end the border wall and what would you do with the tens of hundreds who’ve violated U.S. immigration legal guidelines? Deport them?
6. Particularly because the pandemic, college selection has gained rising help. Would you advocate for nationwide college selection?
7. Former President Donald Trump is going through 91 felony prices over a number of jurisdictions. Elevate a hand in the event you would NOT pardon him within the circumstances the place a pardon is constitutionally permitted.
8. A few of you could have charged the Biden administration with weaponizing the Justice Division. How would you restore public confidence within the DOJ and different establishments which have misplaced public confidence?
9. If it may be proved that Hunter Biden channeled cash to his father and different members of the family, presumably as a quid professional quo to achieve coverage favors, ought to the president be impeached?
Observe-up: Are we at risk of getting a tit-for-tat with every change of administration—Republicans go after Democrats, and the reverse? And is that this good for the nation?
10 . Even Democrats and sure media individuals who have supported the president are questioning whether or not he’s mentally and bodily match to serve a second time period. Ought to he be examined for cognition? Ought to Trump be examined? Ought to there be an age restrict for folks in excessive public workplace?
11. The first system is structured so solely the far Left and much Proper candidates appear to get nominated. Would you modify it so extra reasonable candidates have an opportunity, and if that’s the case, how?
12. Many Republicans have been requested about their religion in God and the way or if it influences their insurance policies. Do any of you want to reply that query?
Bret and Martha, be at liberty to decide on any of the questions from my record so as to add to yours. I’ll be watching.
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