CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- September 25, 2008

1. Why is Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain suspending his campaign and suggesting a postponement of Friday's presidential debate?

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2. How did Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama respond to Sen. McCain's announcement and his request to postpone Friday's debate?

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3. What are your thoughts about these recent political developments?

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4. Do you think that Sen. McCain's decision to suspend his presidential campaign will impact the outcome of the upcoming presidential election? If so, how? If not, why not?

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5. What is the status of Friday's presidential debate? Do you think that this debate should be postponed? State your rationale.

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6. What statement did President George W. Bush deliver last night regarding America's current financial crisis? If you could ask Mr. Bush any question regarding his proposed bailout plan, what would you want to know?

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7. According to the segment: How many U.S. states offer early voting in person? How many states offer early voting by mail? How many U.S. voters are expected to cast their ballots before election day?

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8. In your view, what are some of the pros and cons of early voting for U.S. voters and the presidential candidates? Do you think that all U.S. states should offer early voting? State your rationale.

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9. According to the report: Why has the MACCRAY School District in Minnesota switched to a four-day school week? How do the students and parents featured in the segment feel about this change?

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10. If you could, would you want to have a four-day school week if it meant attending school an extra hour each day? Why or why not?

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