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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 25-31, 2020

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On May 25, 2020

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Some of this week’s questions come from former old coach Steve Meadows, who is now the executive director of the Kentucky High School Speech League (KHSSL).

1. Are social distancing policies no longer politically feasible?
2. Is Amy Klobuchar a good vice-presidential pick?
3. It’s Report Card Day: Grade the Fed for its handling of the coronavirus impact to the U.S. economy.
4. It’s Report Card Day: Grade the current U.S. Supreme Court.
5. It’s Report Card Day: Grade Representative Tulsi Gabbard.
6. French immigration policies – should American say oui to their approaches?
7. Problem: American elections seem no safer from foreign interference. Solution?
8. Problem: Despite promises made, tax cuts have not trickled down past the wealthy. Solution?
9. Problem: America’s infrastructure is aging. Solution?
10. Problem: Republicans want to win where President Trump is unpopular. Solution?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 18-24, 2020

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On May 18, 2020

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1. Has the President’s embrace of Twitter over press conferences hurt U.S. democracy?
2. How should Americans manage their money as the coronavirus attacks the stock market?
3. Are biorefineries growing as a solution to American energy needs?
4. Is it time for William Barr to step down?
5. Months later, did the impeachment of President Trump matter?
6. Why are socialists seen as unelectable by much of the American population?
7. Did Elizabeth Warren have an electability problem?
8. Why do evangelicals stand with President Trump?
9. Are recent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve a good idea?
10. Is the Space Force a waste of money?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 11-17, 2020

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On May 11, 2020

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1. How should Joe Biden use former President Obama as part of his election campaign?
2. If a coronavirus vaccine is developed, should all students attending public schools be required to get it in order to attend?
3. How should the Supreme Court rule in Trump v. Vance?
4. Should the Biden campaign try to win over moderate Republicans or should it prioritize courting African-American and younger voters?
5. Will the next U.S. president have to raise taxes?
6. Is justice moving too slowly in the Ahmaud Arbery case?
7. If colleges are still teaching online in 2020-2021, should they reduce tuition costs?
8. Should states make moves to outlaw the “gig economy”?
9. How can the U.S. increase is ability to test for the coronavirus?
10. Should cities establish rent freezes until the coronavirus passes?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 4-10, 2020

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On May 4, 2020

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1. Should the U.S. economy move away from a service-oriented model?
2. Could sexual harrassment allegations cost Joe Biden the presidency?
3. Will taxes rise after the coronavirus passes?
4. Could school reformers benefit from a federal aid package to the states?
5. Is “telemedicine” the future of American healthcare?
6. Does the federal government need to pass another stimulus to help working Americans?
7. Is federalism hurting America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic?
8. How can state authorities enforce social distancing measures in light to growing protests?
9. What will college education look like for the 2020-2021 academic year?
10. Is it constitutional to require citizens to wear masks in public?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 27-May 3, 2020

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On April 27, 2020

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1. Will effective antibody testing be the key to reopening America’s economy?
2. What changes will American schools have to make due to the coronavirus next year?
3. Should small businesses have received more coronavirus aid?
4. Is it better for Joe Biden to stay out of the spotlight throughout the summer or to take on a greater media presence to counteract President Trump’s messaging?
5. Should U.S. states be able to declare bankruptcy?
6. Will AOC’s vote against further coronavirus aid hurt her political standing?
7. Are state lawsuits against China frivolous?
8. Is growing anti-China sentiment among Americans a boon for President Trump’s foreign policy agenda?
9. Has CNN become too politicized?
10. Does the Supreme Court need to be expanded?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 20-26, 2020

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On April 20, 2020

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1. Will the politicization of social distancing policies have a negative impact on public health?
2. Is President Trump’s plan to reopen America sound?
3. Should Joe Biden name Michelle Obama as his running mate?
4. Has the coronavirus made it nearly impossible for President Trump to win re-election?
5. Are virtual tournaments the future of high school forensics?
6. Will Laura Loomer become a member of Congress this fall?
7. Would a Democratic presidential victory in 2020 be a blow to the Squad’s future political prospects?
8. Is the coronavirus bringing Americans closer together or continuing to tear the country apart?
9. Does the U.S. government need to implement a temporary universal basic income until the coronavirus passes?
10. Do small businesses need more assistance to get through the coronavirus?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 13-19, 2020

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On April 13, 2020

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1. Should the College Board administer a home-based SAT?
2. Is coronavirus exposing a significant digital divide in America’s schools?
3. Has the Trump administration overseen a deteriorating in civilian-military relations?
4. Is deflation becoming a big risk for the U.S. economy?
5. Why did Bernie Sanders fail to win the Democratic presidential nomination?
6. Will battling the coronavirus be the most significant issue in the 2020 presidential election?
7. What should states consider “essential” industries during the coronavirus pandemic?
8. Should the U.S. government mandate that more businesses relocate from China once the coronavirus pandemic passes?
9. Why are African-American communities being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic?
10. Should prison inmates count in the U.S. Census?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of April 6-12, 2020

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On April 6, 2020

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1. Do state governments need to better enforce social distancing guidelines?
2. What reforms need to be made to protect America’s voting infrastructure?
3. How should the DNC proceed with its convention if it cannot meet this summer?
4. Will the coronavirus cause the U.S. to shift its economic model back toward manufacturing?
5. Should nation building remain part of U.S. foreign policy goals?
6. Is the coroanvirus helping or hurting President Trump’s re-election prospects?
7. Should American schools give all students the option of repeating their current grade level in the 2020-2021 school year?
8. How much blame does Mayor Bill de Blasio bear for New York City’s coronavirus outbreak?
9. Can the U.S. cut military spending without reducing its military options?
10. How should the U.S. counter the growth of Russian and Chinese spheres of influence in today’s world?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 30-April 5, 2020

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On March 30, 2020

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1. Do states have the constitutional ability to shut their borders during a national pandemic?
2. Should the DNC make Andrew Cuomo its presidential candidate?
3. Why did the U.S. lack an appropriate supply of medical equipment to deal with the coronavirus?
4. Should the U.S. government increase its surveillance of American citizens to prevent future outbreaks?
5. Did the U.S. failt to learn from the Ebola scare?
6. How can Joe Biden re-establish his public presence in the wake of the current coronavirus outbreak?
7. Why did the U.S. fail in Afghanistan?
8. Should all U.S. states allow citizens to mail in their ballots for elections?
9. Does the U.S. need a bigger stimulus package to get through the coronavirus outbreak?
10. How much authority does President Trump possess to void local and state shutdowns in the midst of the coronavirus?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 23-29, 2020

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On March 24, 2020

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1. How can the U.S. increase the number of respirators needed to fight the coronavirus?
2. Can the U.S. economically afford to do “social distancing” measures for up to eighteen months?
3. After the coronavirus crisis ends, will more U.S. schools embrace online education?
4. Is the coronavirus exposing how dysfunctional American politics has become?
5. Will the coronavirus prevent Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy from gaining traction due to a lack of media attention?
6. Does the U.S. need to establish a lending facility for mortgage companies during the coronavirus crisis?
7. Should the U.S. value public health or economic growth during the coronavirus crisis?
8. Will the coronavirus disrupt collecting data for the U.S. Census?
9. Should grocery chains do more to prevent hoarding by customers?
10. Can wind and solar sources effectively meet America’s energy needs?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 16-22, 2020

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On March 16, 2020

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1. What will be the long-term effects of the coronavirus on the United States?
2. Could the coronavirus lead to a postponment of the 2020 elections?
3. Will the coronavirus cause the U.S. to rethink its economic ties to China?
4. Are questions about Joe Biden’s mental fitness justified?
5. Does a U.S. president possess the constitutional right to place America under martial law to combat a pandemic?
6. Is the Sun Belt turning blue?
7. Should the College Board cancel all AP testing due to coronavirus?
8. Are state governors doing a better job attacking the effects of the coronavirus than the federal government?
9. Will the economic damage of the coronavirus be short-term or long-term?
10. Does Joe Biden need Bernie Sanders endorsement if Sanders drops out of the Democratic presidential race?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 9-15, 2020

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On March 9, 2020

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1. Will the U.S. have to impose mandatory quarantines to better combat COVID-19?
2. Should the NSDA National Tournament be cancelled over COVID-19 fears?
3. Does Bernie Sanders still have a path to the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination?
4. Should there be greater restrictions on a president’s ability to pardon?
5. Would Stacey Abrams be a good vice-presidential pick for whomever wins the Democratic presidential nomination?
6. Should President Trump dump Mike Pence for Nikki Haley?
7. Is liberalism a dying political philosophy in the United States?
8. What impact, if any, will Mark Meadows have on the Trump administration?
9. Is distrust between American and Chinese officials making the spread of COVID-19 worse?
10. How strong is the American labor market?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of March 2-8, 2020

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On March 2, 2020

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1. Has the Trump administration reacted poorly to the spread of the coronavirus?
2. After South Carolina, is the Democratic presidential primary now a two person race?
3. If you were Bernie Sanders campaign strategist, how would you try to increase his support among African-American voters?
4. Have the suburbs become America’s political battleground?
5. Will the Taliban peace deal be a political boon for President Trump?
6. Do state governments have the constitutional powers to impose a China-like quarantine on their citizens?
7. Are reports of America’s demise on the global stage greatly exaggerated?
8. Should the U.S. create a safe zone for Syrians fleeing Idlib?
9. Is healthcare the best card that Democrats can play to win the 2020 presidential election?
10. Does California have an affordability crisis?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 24-March 1, 2020

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On February 24, 2020

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1. Is it time for moderate Democrats to “feel the Bern”?
2. Who will win the South Carolina Democratic presidential primary?
3. If the Ninth Circuit becomes more conservative, how will that affect judicial decisions on the West Coast?
4. Will President Trump’s approval ratings ever go above fifty percent?
5. Did the Las Vegas presidential debate do major damage to Michael Bloomberg’s candidacy?
6. Is big tech a threat to U.S. national security interests?
7. What cuts should the U.S. make to defense spending?
8. Should Elizabeth Warren end her presidential campaign?
9. Do climate activists need to embrace nuclear power to make their message more viable?
10. Has an improved U.S. economy strengthened the Social Security system?

HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 18-24, 2020

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On February 18, 2020

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1. Which Democrat will win the Nevada caucus?
2. Are Michael Bloomberg’s chances of winning the Democratic presidential nomination increasing?
3. Would Major League Baseball’s contraction plan do major damage to local communities?
4. Is there a ceiling on how much support Bernie Sander’s presidential candidacy can garner?
5. If there was a major coronavirus outbreak in the United States, would it cause a recession?
6. Would a renewed national assault weapons ban reduce crime rates?
7. Do “red flag” laws violate the Second Amendment?
8. Should the U.S. halt the sale of aircraft parts to China?
9. Was Roger Stone’s original sentence unfair?
10. Would it be politically wise for President Trump to engage in a crackdown on sanctuary cities?

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