Trump Couldn't Balance a Budget If His Life Depended on It, Bill Weld Says

Trump Couldn't Balance a Budget If His Life Depended on It, Bill Weld Says

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The video discusses a political figure's motivations for running, focusing on the need for the Republican Party to reject racism associated with Donald Trump. It outlines a strategy to attract a diverse voter base, including independents and Democrats, by highlighting the possibility of crossover voting. The speaker criticizes Trump's fiscal policies, particularly the budget deficit, and expresses concerns over international relations, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and treaties like the Iran deal.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's strategy to gain votes against Donald Trump in the primaries?

Encouraging crossover voting from independents and Democrats

Focusing on suburban women exclusively

Appealing only to Republican voters

Targeting only millennial voters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which historical example does the speaker use to illustrate how political dynamics can change?

Pat Buchanan's impact on George HW Bush's campaign

The impeachment of Richard Nixon

The Watergate scandal

The election of Ronald Reagan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main criticism of Trump's fiscal policies?

Raising interest rates

Reducing taxes for the wealthy

Cutting funding for education

Increasing the national deficit significantly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what should the federal government do regarding budget management?

Increase spending on defense

Follow the same budgetary standards as states and families

Cut taxes for corporations

Invest more in infrastructure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What international agreement does the speaker believe was a mistake to abandon?

The Iran nuclear deal

The Paris Climate Agreement

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)