Sample Extemp Topics

January 23, 2006

1. Will expatriates play a significant role in the Mexican presidential election?

2. Would the differences between the Republican and Democratic ethics reform be enough to give either party the upper hand?

3. Is the government subpoena of Google's records an ill fated fishing expedition? 

4. Will the death of Ibrahim Rugova imperil the permanent recognition of Kosovo by Serbia?

5. Can a coalition government that cuts across sectarian lines be effective in Iraq?

6.  Has the dismissal of Tymoshenko hurt Yushchenko's chances of getting a friendly Parliament elected in March elections?

7. Will proposed SEC rules on disclosure of executive pay slow growth in executive pay?