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Question Of The Day

“What standards do you expect your elected officials to live up to?”

August 21st, 2012



From Missouri Senatorial candidate Todd Akin’s comments on pregnancy and rape, to Kansas Representative Kevin Yoder skinny-dipping in the Sea of Galilee, to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick’s upcoming federal trial on corruption charges: Lawmakers are always under scrutiny for their actions.

So, WDET’s Question of the Day is, “What standards do you expect your elected officials to live up to?”

Challenge your friends and family on facebook by sharing this link. Also, follow developments through the day on twitter through the hashtag #Qofday. Then, tune in to WDET during "All Things Considered" to hear your responses!

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