The 2016 Election: the candidates vs. the ridiculous questions

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The Democratic candidates at the October debate faced off-topic or ridiculous questions despite being prepped and prepared for questions pertaining to their stances on various types of issues such as gun laws, the war on terror, climate change, economics and immigration.

Adrian Quiroz, Oracle Staff Writer

A presidential debate is known as a serious way for Democratic and Republican candidates running for president to discuss about what they would do if they were elected.
Normally they discuss important matters such as, economic, global, and terrorism issues, but unfortunately the media has been asking silly questions.
Some of the ridiculously asked questions are, “Can you do math? Are you a comic book villain? Will you insult people over here?” Only a few candidates actually decided to answer. Ted Cruz was acknowledged for his comment on the stupid questions that had been asked saying, “This is not a cage match.”
Ben Carson was acknowledged when he was asked whether presidential candidates should be vetted.
“First off, I’d like to thank you for not asking me what I said in the 10th grade,” said Carson.
Junior Christian Leja argues that the media simply asks off topic questions, because they are annoyed that many of the candidates do not completely answer the appropriate ones, leaving the media and the viewers at home confused.
It’s not just all the erratic questions that make the presidential debate seem off topic. Some reasonable questions asked are just too broad and seem like they have nothing to do with the country or with any of the candidates at all.
Wall Street journalist Gerard Baker asked Donald Trump a question regarding China. While answering his question, Senator Rand Paul rudely interrupted and although it was rude, Paul had reason to be upset about the question, which regarded Donald Trump’s opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership with China.
Hillary Clinton took it differently and decided to answer a question about Halloween. When asked what she would be for Halloween she responded, “Republicans”.
Jeb Bush decided to discuss about his fantasy football team, and as interesting as it may be no one really cares. Fantasy football’s fees are expected to reach 18 billion in five years, so it seems reasonable to talk about a fantasy football team, since it can help out the economy.
Most of the candidates do not have enough time to fully answer their questions, which is why the media decides to ask basic questions, however they should never ask a question like “Are you a comic book villain?”
When the media asks serious questions candidates such as Donald Trump feel the questions aren’t “nicely asked,”: He was asked about his plans on building a giant wall and sending millions of people out of the country.
“Is this a comic book version of a presidential campaign?” said Trump.