Political Strategies and Legal Decisions

The Washington Week Webcast Extra covers various political topics. The panel discusses Hillary Clinton's trust issues and the lack of a clear strategy to address them. The debate over Zika virus funding in Congress is highlighted, with political implications for both parties. Insights from the Benghazi report reveal unexpected details about the attack. Finally, the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to overturn Bob McDonald's conviction is examined, focusing on the implications for federal bribery laws.

What was the main issue Hillary Clinton addressed during her campaign as discussed in the webcast?

• Her healthcare plan

• Her foreign policy experience

• Her trustworthiness

• Her economic policies

What is the divide within Clinton's team regarding the trust issue?

• How to improve foreign relations

• Whether to address healthcare reforms

• Whether to focus on economic policies

• How to handle the email server issue

Why was funding to combat the Zika virus a contentious issue in Congress?

• Opposition from healthcare organizations

• Disagreement over the amount of funding

• Policy disputes over how to pay for it

• Lack of awareness about the virus

What political strategy did Republicans use regarding the Zika virus funding?

• Highlighting foreign policy issues

• Blaming Democrats for blocking the bill

• Focusing on economic growth

• Proposing a new healthcare plan

What unexpected finding was revealed in the Benghazi attack report?

• The attack was planned by foreign agents

• Gaddafi loyalists tried to save Americans

• The US had prior knowledge of the attack

• The role of the military was exaggerated

Who attempted to save the Americans during the Benghazi attack?

• Former Gaddafi loyalists

• Local militia

• International peacekeepers

• US military forces

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding Bob McDonald's case?

• They upheld his conviction

• They dismissed the case

• They overturned his conviction

• They ordered a retrial

What was the main reason for overturning Bob McDonald's conviction?

• Lack of evidence

• Prosecutors were too aggressive

• Public opinion influenced the decision

• New evidence was found

What does the Supreme Court's decision mean for future corruption cases?

• It will be harder to prosecute

• It will have no impact

• It will be easier to prosecute

• It will lead to more convictions

Can Bob McDonald be tried again after the Supreme Court's decision?

• No, the case is closed

• Yes, if new evidence is found

• No, he cannot be tried again

• Yes, if the standard is met