I watched little of the two Democratic debates. (I felt that I had a good idea of their positions and, after seeing most in lock step, I left not wanting to watch the “food fight”, as Kamala pointed out.) One of my impressions was that the moderators acted as if they were the participants, especially Jose Diaz-Balart. I didn’t hear one hard-hitting question, so here is my list of what we should be asking these candidates and perhaps even some Republicans running for federal offices.
You advocate that a woman should be able to control her own body. Wouldn’t Medicare for All relinquish control over one’s body to the government who would determine what health care you would receive?
Do you believe that the state should fund abortions?
You have said that no one is above the law. How do you plan on addressing those illegally entering our country and how do you plan on dealing with those here illegally already?
What is the arithmetic for paying for 1) Medicare for All, 2) student loan forgiveness, 3) free college, and have you considered the secondary impacts of how these would be paid for?
What experiences in your life prepare you for dealing with those world leaders you have deemed “despots”? How would you prevent Iran and North Korea from obtaining nuclear weapons?
Do you believe the electoral college needs to be eliminated and, if so, what do you say to the rural communities that would not have much say in the Presidential election?
Who is on your list of next Supreme Court Justice(s)?
I’m sure some real journalists will eventually come around to asking these and more. At least we can hope!
Current Day Publius 