Tag Archives: John McCain

R&D: Quinn Looks to Abolish the Death Penalty, Cuba Has Trouble Laying Off State Workers, and There is No GOP Favorite for 2012

Here is your R&D for March 9th: Quinn expected to sign death penalty ban from the Chicago Tribune Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is expected to sign legislation today that would ban the death penalty.  The decision would impact fifteen Illinois … Continue reading

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AGD: Enjoy Thanksgiving with Some Political Turkeys

by Corey Alderdice Your friends at Extemp Central want to take this moment to wish you and yours a very Happy Thanksgiving.  It’s one of the few weekends during the fall semester where we get a break.  Enjoy it…as well … Continue reading

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Extemp Questions for the Week of August 26th-September 1st, 2008

1. Was Joe Biden the right vice-presidential pick for Obama? 2. What is the future of traditional news outlets? 3. Is Russia serious in its threats to use military force to deter a U.S. missile defense shield in Europe? 4. … Continue reading

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