Q&A

Politico Asks, "If I Were President ..."

Politico's Patrick Gavin asked me a few questions for their 'Answer This' series, I gave my answers here. Click through to learn what I would do if I was elected President:

Tell us your favorite joke.

A man enters the synagogue to pray alone in a dark corner. His head is bent with trouble. He speaks in a low, urgent voice. “Lord! My wife has run off with my business partner. My son and daughter refuse to speak to me. My stocks have crashed, and I have lost almost all my money. I’ve been infected with a painful, disfiguring skin disease. Yet I have always tried to obey the commandments and lead a good life. Why? Why is this happening to me?” There follows a profound silence. Then, from the direction of the ark in which the scrolls are stored, is heard a deep, rumbling voice. “Because … you bug me.”

When’s the last time you used profanity?

Don’t remember: I’m too preoccupied keeping track of the other regrettable things I say.

How many hours of sleep do you get (on average)?

Enough. Going without sleep is a false way to gain extra time.

Describe your level of ambition.

High: You wouldn’t be asking me these questions otherwise!

You’re president of the United States for enough time to make only one executive decision. What is it?

Build an Alexander Hamilton memorial on the South Lawn, staring back at Thomas Jefferson.

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