Question 1:

Premise – Some professional pundits, wonks, and political scientists have made the claim that one reason Democrats have had problems is that they have abandoned the working class. By the way… “The Working Class” are non-college educated, often skilled, professionals.

But The Democratic Party recently reaffirmed the Party’s unwavering support of unions.

Question – We know that campaigns, like businesses, are always looking for ways to get things as cheap as possible… With that in mind…

• First, tell us the name of your union printer
• Then, explain why all Democratic candidates for office should support unions by printing exclusively with union printers.
• Finally, tell us ‘How do you sell the idea of unions’ to your District?

Question 2:

Premise – In order for the Party to succeed we will also need our down-ballot candidates to do well in November.

Question – How are you or your campaign currently supporting The Democratic Party and how will you support down-ballot candidates after the primary, even if you are not the nominee? Will you commit to fundraising for The Party this year?

Question 3:

Premise – Politics is about diplomacy and should be about civility as much as possible. How you speak about your opponents tells a lot about your character.

At this point, the basic message is, look at my campaign and choose me over my opponents. But how well do you know your opponents? Have you been practicing what you preach?

Question – Look to your left and to your right and explain one policy position you admire from each of your opponents sitting next to you and explain why they are highly qualified to win.

Question 4:

Premise – There are many levels of activism, ranging from grassroots organizing to elected office. We know that activists are often our political ‘first responders’ who bring issues to light.

Question – Name a local  ‘on-the-ground’ political activist who you admire and tell us about their activism.

Question 5:

Premise – A campaign is designed to draw out new voters and many people get excited about the political process because a new exciting candidate asks them to volunteer.

Question – Tell us about local campaigns you have been involved with before you decided to run for office.

Question 6:

Premise – A congressman is a sort of titular head of the Party in their area.

Question – Which Democratic clubs are you involved in and in what way are you currently acting as a leader in those clubs and organizations?

Question 7:

Premise – In order to win in November a Democrat will have to draw on a broad coalition of support from all parts of the district. Block walking and phone banking will be important as will fundraising, but so will a very well organized ground game in precincts around the district.

Question – Please tell us the name of one precinct chair who has endorsed you from the  district ... And tell us how you are organizing in their precinct specifically.