Sample Extemp Topics

November 10, 2003

1. Should Howard Dean's rejection of public funding cause other candidates to do the same?

2. Will positive economic trends save Bush?

3. Is Saudi Arabia's proposed crackdown on terrorism going to be effective?

4. Will contracts with universities spur on legal digital music sales?

5. Dennis Kucinich: Does this idealistic bachelor have a chance?

6. How has Tony Blair faired against criticism of his foreign policy?

7. What does the results of Japan's elections hold for Koizumi?