Sample Extemp Topics

November 3, 2003

1. Will Howard Dean's Confederate flag comments plague his campaign?

2. Can the newly unveiled Afghani constitution provide a basis for a new Iraqi constitution?

3. Will the tax evasion charges of Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky harm the Russian economy?

4. Is Saddam Hussein still alive?

5. Did the failed attempt to kill Paul Wolfowitz increase doubt amongst Americans of the situation in Iraq?

6. Has Sen. Graham's decision not to run for re-election sunk Democratic hopes for regaining the Senate?

7. Should the SEC's report of unethical actions on the part of the NYSE bother investors?