What significant issues have surfaced with this Press Secretary
fiasco? Is a “bad hire” more the fault of the interviewee, or person making
the selection? Zacharia lasted 5 days: “half a Scaramucci.”
Are there any lessons for us in what’s driving major protests
in France? When young people take to the streets to protest housing and
living costs, are they demonstrating a failure of democracy—or exercising one
of democracy's essential freedoms? When young Americans look at our political
institutions, do they see a democracy that belongs to them, even when their
side loses—or a system that works for others while asking them to accept the
consequences?
How might Trump waving sanctions on Russia affect
Republican candidates? He says it’s in the "national interests"
to not execute sweeping Graham Act levies he signed just last month— despite a
bipartisan chorus calling for him to do the exact opposite. It comes a week
after his surprise deal to let Russia sell diesel internationally. Republicans
condemn this as loudly as Democrats, because it primarily helps Russia in its
war with Ukraine. Voters overwhelmingly see Russia as America’s enemy.
Are polls measuring what Americans actually think, or
are they measuring what pollsters can successfully reach, persuade to answer,
and interpret? In 2022, the “Red Wave” turned into a ripple, probably due
to Women’s Rights. Polls before the 2026 Primaries were significantly “off”. Why? What’s your gut feeling on the value of
polling, and what you feel we might see on November 3? Is there a better way to
evaluate now who is ahead, and why?
The U.S. Economy looks good on paper. Americans are
spending. Does it matter if voters FEEL deeply unhappy because of gas prices, rising
cost of living, and a War they hate?
Guilfoile out. Is “Corruption” more rampant in this
Administration, or basically bipartisan?
Will legislation or investigation be the greater
priority should Democrats control Congress?
Pritzker wants to increase taxes for major
corporations and wealthy individuals. Is this approach in the best interests of
Illinois? What’s a better plan?
ICE agents shot at an Undoc fleeing with his child in
the car. Are actions like this unavoidable if the goal is deporting all Undocs?
Is deporting all Undocs what most Americans support?
Do vanity projects help a President’s legacy—what he
constructs or renames? If Trump’s name were removed from every building he
constructed or renamed, what would remain of his legacy?
Is political humor a no-no? Whether it’s Trump’s “nuke
L.A.”, or late-night comedians’ rants?
How much a difference might Musk’s $276M make to
Republican chances? It didn’t work in Wisconsin. Hillary had a much bigger war
chest than Trump. Is the message more important?
How do you see the risks of any new “plague” or
pandemic? Health Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy Jr., who has long questioned the safety of vaccines, is planning a
broad federal effort to address vaccine injuries, including a new research
clinic at the National Institutes of Health and a new billing code to reimburse
doctors for filing reports of serious vaccine side effects,
In order to avoid a Social Security shortfall, will
Republicans support raising taxes?
Does “having a big tent” mean overlooking
antisemites and racists because you need their votes…and winning is everything?
Birth Rates continue to fall. Do we need to admit more
immigrants to fill jobs and pay taxes?
Do you feel our troubles with Canada are just short
term, or more permanent?
The Space Force now has "on-orbit space control
weapons capable of defending the joint force against hostile adversary
action," but declined to say what the weapons are, how they work or when
they were deployed.
Faulty Economics? Trump has repeatedly claimed
that ending trade relations with countries that export more to us than they
import would somehow generate vast amounts of cash for the U.S. government. “If
we stopped Trading with every country that we have a Deficit with, which is
most of them, we would make, at least, $1.5T a year.” How wise is this?
Are there good reasons to have greater concern about
Left Wing Political Terrorism than Right Wing? Was the J6 attack the top
example of Political Terrorism? What
else compares?
Should Daylight Saving Time be permanent? Should we have ONE time all year?
What kind of force is Tucker Carlson in the Republican
Party?
Governor Pritzker signed the bill mandating No Phones
in Illinois Schools. Good idea?
Where are we today with the Epstein files? Does this
issue still resonate with voters? What might change if Democrats win the House?
Your thoughts about “Trump Accounts”? It
provides a one-time $1,000 federal investment for eligible U.S. citizen
children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. The money is
invested in a broad U.S. stock index fund, and families may contribute
additional money (up to the annual limit). The account generally can't be
accessed until the child reaches adulthood.
Good idea? Older Adults are turning to ‘Golden
Girls’ Housing. A growing network of home-sharing programs is helping Super
Seniors find compatible housemates to save money.
Is eliminating all standards for greenhouse gas
emissions in our best interests? How smart is it to totally disregard the
concerns of scientists vs. moderating how standards apply? On the other hand,
are we spending millions without seeing plans work to bring emissions down?
The color of money is now gray. What are the
ramifications of Seniors holding more wealth? In 1989, Americans over age
55 held 56% of the wealth. Today it’s 74%. Wealth for under 40 has shrunk from
12 to 6.6%. 18% of Americans are Senior citizens, up from 13% in 1990.
