1) As of Monday, August 8, 2016, Hillary Clinton led Donald Trump by how many percentage points in the Real Clear Politics polling average?
b) 6.8
Last week, the average gave her a 7.2% lead.
2) In a speech given in Detroit, Michigan on Monday, Donald Trump revealed his economic plan which includes all of the following EXCEPT:
c) Lowering trade barriers through free trade agreements like the TPP
The speech was an attempt to “re-set” the campaign and focus on the policy differences between the candidates.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-idUSKCN10J0YL
3) In a speech given in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, Hillary Clinton discussed her economic plan which includes all of the following EXCEPT:
b) Lowering trade barriers through free trade agreements like the TPP
Much of Mrs. Clinton’s speech was a direct rebuttal to the speech Mr. Trump gave earlier in the week.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/aug/11/clinton-trump-economic-plans-tax-cuts-buffett-rule
4) At a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina last week, Donald Trump said that “these people” might be the only ones who could stop Hillary Clinton from appointing judges if she is elected. What people?
d) Second Amendment people
Many interpreted the remark as a reference to using violence against Hillary Clinton if she is elected. Trump later claimed that he was referring to the power of “Second Amendment people” to register voters.
https://www.politico.com/story/2016/08/trump-clinton-second-amendment-judges-guns-226833
5) Donald Trump recently referred to what man as the founder of ISIS?
d) Barack Obama
Trump later claimed that his comment was “sarcastic” but then back-tracked, saying that his comment was “not that sarcastic.”
6) What Republican senator wrote an op-ed piece in the Washington Post last week explaining why she can not support Donald Trump?
b) Susan Collins
Collins is a long-time Senator from Maine.
7) A 19 year old Virginia man was arrested last week after trying to scale what building with suction cups?
d) Trump Tower
The man, Stephen Rogata of Great Falls, Virginia, wanted to meet Mr. Trump. He is now undergoing a psychological evaluation.
https://www.cnn.com/2016/08/10/politics/trump-tower-suction-cups/
7) Historic floods swept across what state last weekend?
a) Louisiana
Over 20,000 people had been rescued from the floods as of Monday.
8) The Department of Justice released a report last week finding that the police force of what major city has routinely violated its residents’ rights?
d) Baltimore, Maryland
The Baltimore police have come under increased scrutiny since African-American Freddie Gray died while in their custody last year.
9) Riots erupted in what city last week after police shot a city resident during a foot chase?
b) Milwaukee. Wisconsin
Details of the shooting have not been fully revealed yet, but it has been confirmed that the suspect was armed.
10) According to the Surgeon General, what percentage of Puerto Rican residents will have contracted the Zika virus by January 2017?
d) 25
There are currently around 1,000 active cases on the island.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/zika-virus-spreads-in-puerto-rico/
11) What airline was forced to cancel over 1,000 flights last week due to a power outage?
b) Delta
The power outage crippled Delta’s computer systems.
https://www.nbcnews.com/business/travel/delta-outage-more-pain-store-some-travelers-tuesday-n626006
12) How many gold medals has Michael Phelps won in his Olympic career?
c) 23
He has swum in every Summer Olympics since the 2000 Sydney games.