New Yorkers voice support for mayoral candidates in upcoming New York City mayoral election

New Yorkers voice support for mayoral candidates in upcoming New York City mayoral election

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Business, Journalism, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript features various individuals expressing their political preferences in a mayoral election. Each person highlights different priorities such as unemployment relief, tax reduction, and business administration. John P. O'Brien, Joseph V. McKee, and Major LaGuardia are the main candidates discussed, with voters emphasizing qualities like honesty, business acumen, and independence. The perspectives range from an attorney supporting McKee for his business skills to an artist favoring LaGuardia for his fearless approach.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which candidate is associated with efforts to improve unemployment relief according to the transcript?

None of the above

Major LaGuardia

Joseph V. McKee

John P. O'Brien

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the sales manager supports LaGuardia?

He offers a square deal

He is a businessman

He will reduce taxes

He is fearless and independent

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the stenographer support Mayor O'Brien?

He will reduce taxes

He offers a square deal

He is fearless and independent

He is a businessman

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What quality of Joseph V. McKee is highlighted by the writer?

His honesty

His business administration skills

His independence

His fearlessness

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the artist's reason for supporting Major LaGuardia?

He will reduce taxes

He is fearless and independent

He offers a square deal

He is a businessman