Democracy Decoded: The Midterm Elections Quiz

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1. Where was the reporter from the Alaska Dispatch when Joe Miller’s security guard handcuffed him for “trespassing”?

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The reporter from the Alaska Dispatch was at a public middle school when Joe Miller's security guard handcuffed him for "trespassing".

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Test your knowledge of the 2010 elections. Dive into the heart of democratic processes with our 'Vote Voices: The Midterm Elections Quiz.' This quiz is your guide to understanding the significance, dynamics, and historical context of midterm elections. Explore pivotal moments, political landscapes, and key players shaping these crucial... see moredemocratic events. Whether you're a political enthusiast or seeking to grasp the impact of midterm elections, this quiz provides an insightful examination. Challenge yourself with questions that unravel the complexities of midterm politics, testing your knowledge and awareness of the democratic heartbeat during these pivotal electoral moments.
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2. According to Harry Reid, “but for” him, we would all what?

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3. An ad supporting John Raese, the Republican Senate candidate in West Virginia, had a casting call seeking what?

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The correct answer is actors with "a 'Hicky' Blue Collar look". This suggests that the ad was looking for actors who portrayed a certain stereotype of working-class individuals. The use of the term "Hicky" implies a derogatory and offensive portrayal of this group of people.

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4. Which candidate suggested improving his state’s economy by having people make dolls of him?

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Ball and Otter may not have suggested it, but given their names the toy options are exciting.

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5. Which candidate said, “No, I never was involved with forcibly drugging people”?

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Rand Paul, running for Senate in Kentucky, is the correct answer because he denied ever being involved with forcibly drugging people. The other candidates listed in the options are not relevant to the statement made in the question.

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6. As Hendrik Hertzberg mentions in his piece on the midterm elections, what per cent of the House and the Senate are currently Democratic?

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The correct answer is "Fifty-nine; fifty-nine." This means that currently, 59% of the House and 59% of the Senate are Democratic.

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7. Which candidate dropped his surname while campaigning in order to distance himself from his father?

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Read more on the "Rory" campaign.

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8. For what office is a former “Real World” contestant running?

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The correct answer is Congressman from Wisconsin. This means that the former "Real World" contestant is running for a seat in the United States House of Representatives representing the state of Wisconsin.

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9. What question was Jan Brewer asked that made her freeze up during a debate?

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10. In his piece on the rise of the Tea Party movement, whom does Ben McGrath identify as “the Paul Revere figure of this Second American Revolution”?

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Ben McGrath identifies Rick Santelli as "the Paul Revere figure of this Second American Revolution" in his piece on the rise of the Tea Party movement.

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11. Rock guitarist Ted Nugent, who wore a confederate flag shirt to the Inaugural Ball for Texas Governor Rick Perry, is campaigning for which Republican candidate?

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12. Who has NOT had his military record challenged?

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The question asks which candidate has not had their military record challenged. The answer is Allen West, running for Congress in Florida. This means that there have been no challenges or controversies regarding Allen West's military record.

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13. About whom did Carl Paladino say, “Fuck him”?

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Carl Paladino said, "Fuck him" about Attorney General Eric Holder.

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14. Which candidate launched his campaign with a “Star Wars” reference?

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He said, “It’s time the people of the Empire State strike back.”
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15. To which Democratic incumbent did Bruce Springsteen donate twenty-four hundred dollars?

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Hall is also a rocker: he was a guitarist, songwriter, and founding member of the nineteen-seventies band Orleans. He also played as a member of the John Hall Band and Gulf Stream Night.

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Where was the reporter from the Alaska Dispatch when Joe ...
According to Harry Reid, “but for” him, we would all what?
An ad supporting John Raese, the Republican Senate candidate ...
Which candidate suggested improving his state’s economy by ...
Which candidate said, “No, I never was involved with ...
As Hendrik Hertzberg mentions in his ...
Which candidate dropped his surname while campaigning in ...
For what office is a former “Real World” contestant running?
What question was Jan Brewer asked that made her freeze up ...
In his ...
Rock guitarist Ted Nugent, who wore a confederate flag shirt ...
Who has NOT had his military record challenged?
About whom did Carl Paladino say, “Fuck him”?
Which candidate launched his campaign with a “Star Wars” ...
To which Democratic incumbent did Bruce Springsteen donate ...
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