I sat down and thought to myself what questions would I ask an presidential candidate as interview questions. I came up with a few and here they are right here.
1. What role do you feel that the US government should play in helping the individual entrepreneur in creating and developing a business?
a. What steps would you take to empower the individual entrepreneur?
2. Who do you feel is more important in helping; the individual or corporate interest?
a. If one was found to be in conflict with the other which one would you choose?
3. Healthcare is a big issue which affects everyone. These issues prevent people from starting businesses as well as decreasing corporate profits.
a. What role if any do you think that the healthcare companies and government play in keeping the costs high?
b. If the healthcare companies or government are found at fault, what steps would you take to correct these issues?
c. Would you solve the problem even if this was unpopular with your party, electorate or society?
4. If you believe that the government should empower the individual to succeed, what role do you think the government should play in helping the less fortunate in society?
a. How would you empower individuals to succeed?
5. What role do you think government should take in the day to day lives of the citizens of the US?
6. What breaks do you think that the wealthy in society should get, if any?
a. Should the wealthy be treated differently from the middle class, or the poor?
b. Do you think tax breaks to the wealthy create jobs? Cite proof in this belief.
c. When do you consider a person poor, middle class or wealthy?
7. Personal belief and values can influence a president’s decision in office.
a. How do you think your personal beliefs will affect your decisions in office?
b. If you were required to make a decision that contradicted your personal beliefs, would you or would you not make that decision? Cite an example of where you did this and how did it affect you.
8. What is your belief about the outsourcing of jobs?
a. Do you think it benefits or hurts Americans?
a. Cite examples of this belief?
b. Do you think it outsourcing should be expanded or shrunk?