Stupid Answers
American History
Potpourri
Organizations
Political Beliefs
100
This tax, inspired by Warren Buffett, was mentioned by Rep. George Miller and dictates that employers should be paying at least as much in taxes as their employees.
What is the Buffett Tax?
100
This speaker worked for Cesar Chavez, activist and creator of the UFW, for $5 a week for 11 years.
Who is Larry Tramutola?
100
This comedian claimed that Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart are the Wal-Marts of political comedy.
Who is Will Durst?
100
This speaker is the executive directer for an organization geared toward helping Democratic women run for office.
Who is Kimberly Ellis?
100
This speaker signed the Grover Norquist pledge promising not to raise taxes during his term.
Who is Ricky Gill?
200
Tom Del Beccaro, the Chairman of the California Republican party, believes you should vote for this party in 2012.
What is the Republican party?
200
This was the hottest decade on record in America, according to Brian Sussman.
What is the 1930s.
200
This speaker gave an example of slanting done by omission by discussing the laws instigated in the 1960s dictating that pilots must give up their plane to hijackers.
Who is Charles Wiley?
200
This speaker is the president and CEO of Common Cause, one of Alan Ross' favorite organizations.
Who is Bob Edgar?
200
This politician is against term limits and finds that it causes individuals to either be learning or leaving in office.
Who is George Miller?
300
Kevin Johnson, the mayor of Sacramento, plans to revitalize this city's downtown by building a new basketball arena.
What is Sacramento?
300
This speaker believed strongly in MLK's use of civil disobedience and was even arrested for it himself.
Who is Bob Edgar?
300
Christine Pelosi spoke of these laws which would hinder citizens from voting.
What are voter ID laws?
300
This speaker is on the Democratic National Committee and is a superdelegate for the Democrats.
Who is Christine Pelosi?
300
This speaker believes that relations with Iran and the Supreme Court are two key issues to watch out for in 2012.
Who is Tom Del Becarro?
400
This speaker, the daughter of Nancy Pelosi, discussed her campaign strategy which involved four main steps: message, management, money, and mobilization.
Who is Christine Pelosi?
400
This speaker's version of American History did not include school shootings or suicide of gay teens due to hate speech.
Who is Charles Wiley?
400
This speaker spoke of a new primary system for California in June, in which the top 2 candidates will move onto the general election regardless of party identification.
Who is John Meyers?
400
This union, according to Kevin Johnson, is the most powerful union in the state of California.
What is the CTA (California Teacher's Association)?
400
This speaker strongly believes in helping underserved communities through equalizing educational opportunities.
Who is Kevin Johnson?
500
This tax would only raise taxes on millionaires and would generate a permanent increase in funding for K-12 schools, colleges, and transportation.
What is the Millionaire's Tax?
500
This politician was proud to have his name on a ballot with Barack Obama during the 2008 election.
Who is Kevin Johnson?
500
This man helped write and pass Obamacare and the American Recovery Act.
Who is George Miller?
500
Brian Sussman, the meteorologist, would like to see this agency shut down.
What is the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)?
500
This speaker believes that we would not need term limits if we had campaign finance reform.
Who is Kimberly Ellis?
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