HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of February 16th-22nd, 2010

1. Do Blue Dog Democrats still have a role in the Democratic Party?
2. If inflation begins to become a problem, should the Federal Reserve raise interest rates even if unemployment is not at an acceptable level?
3. Should TSA employees be allowed to unionize?
4. Is the United States doing a good job integrating Muslim immigrants into society?
5. Have elections in Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts shown that the “blame Bush” strategy is dead?
6. Will Obama be able to broker a significant Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement before the end of his first term?
7. What are the chances that Senate rules are changed to abolish the filibuster before the end of 2010?
8. Can the Democrats keep Evan Bayh’s seat?
9. Do U.S. students need more recess?
10. Can John McCain survive a primary challenge from J.D. Hayworth in Arizona?