Question of the day
Friday, May 11, 2012 - Posted by Rich Miller
* From Illinois Review…
Today, Congressman Walsh will finally have his first debate with Tammy Duckworth. You can watch the debate live on CTLV or wgntv.com at 6PM Central. For those who still would like to submit their questions for Joe and Tammy, you can submit them on the “Politics Tonight” website.
* The Question: What would you like to see asked at tonight’s debate?
It’s Friday, so snark is not discouraged.
- reformer - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:18 am:
Congressman Walsh, you’ve excoriated the state for paying its bills late and running up huge liabilities. If such behavior is bad for state elected officials, is it acceptable for congressmen to be overdue in paying their taxes and other bills?
- Stones - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:26 am:
“What is the air speed velocity of an African Sparrow?”
- Oswego Willy - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:29 am:
Congressman Walsh … which of your YouTube rants is your favorite and why?
- CircularFiringSquad - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:30 am:
Cong.Walsh—Do you think your secret deadbeat agreement to stay secret the entire campaign or will you go the way of Jack Ryan and other who watched “sealed” docs serve as the kindling for the end of career bonfire
- Anonymous - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:34 am:
How are either of us actually qualified to represent the people of Illinois??
- Rich Miller - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:38 am:
In case you don’t understand Stones’ comment…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHFXG3r_0B8
and then…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2R3FvS4xr4
- phocion - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:39 am:
Tammy Duckworth - will you take your marching orders from Rahm Emanuel?
Joe Walsh - will you take your marching orders from the Koch brothers?
- One to the Dome - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:48 am:
For both: Name one accomplishment that relates to the job you are seeking that you, and only you, can take credit that your opponents supporters will agree?
- Anon - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:48 am:
Mr. Walsh, just how loud are the voices in your head and do they ever suggest that you set fire to things?
- 47th Ward - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 11:51 am:
Rep. Walsh, you voted to toss out the budget deal that Speaker Boehner agreed to last year following acrimonious negotiations that led to a downgrade of US debt. Instead of automatic across the board spending reductions, the new bill you voted for cuts food stamps, meals on wheels and other social spending instead of deep cuts to defense that Boehner wanted.
Don’t you think the Pentagon is a good place to cut spending, given the withdrawl from Iraq and next year’s exit from Afghanistan? If so, how much would you cut?
- Ca - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 12:13 pm:
Congressman Walsh: In 1976 the rocker with the same name released an album titled “You Can’t Argue with a Sick Mind.” Would you say that was foreshadowing?
- Chevy owner/Ford County - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 12:16 pm:
Congressman Walsh, who will you be lobbying for once you lose this election?
- just sayin' - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 12:22 pm:
Cong. Walsh, you are the only politician in Illinois who openly embraces what’s left of the tea party? How’s that working for you?
Quest 2 Cong Walsh, what are you going to do when you’re out of a job come January?
- Wensicia - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 12:23 pm:
Congressman Walsh, which far right radio/cable spot are you angling for after you lose in November?
- MrJM - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 12:25 pm:
“Congressman Walsh, Have you already packed your belongings in D.C. — or will you auction them on eBay to help satisfy your many delinquent debts?”
– MrJM
- Ca - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 12:38 pm:
Congressman Walsh: Rocker Joe Walsh
also released an album titled “The Smoker You Drink, The Player You Get.” In your now infamous bar rant, had you been getting player?
- Robert - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 12:41 pm:
For Duckworth: name a position you have that is in disagreement with President Obama’s policy.
For Walsh: name a position that you have that is in agreement with President Obama’s policy.
- Amusing Myself - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 1:30 pm:
This string was worth it for the Monty Python reference alone!
- shore - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 1:33 pm:
One more for Duckworth
Walsh and Obama are both fathers do you think being a parent makes one a better public servant?
- mokenavince - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 2:01 pm:
Do think the voters are crazy enough to re-elect
you?
- shore - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 2:04 pm:
moken-to answer your question, what % of Illinois voters can claim that in the last 15 years they’ve never voted for a politician who has spent time in jail for corruption?
so yes.
- Ron Burgundy - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 2:06 pm:
Rep. Walsh, your opponent hits about every electoral demographic check box on the board. Do you hit any?
- pleez - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 3:23 pm:
Do you realize that only 8 months remain if you hope to elevate yourself to first rank in the google search results for the term “crazy congressman?”
- anonymice - Friday, May 11, 12 @ 3:33 pm:
In 25 words or less: why?