New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked 35 questions. Here are some answers. | By JohnAvlon for CNNOpinion
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo penned an op-ed, published Monday in the Washington Post, in which he asked a series of 35 questions about our current political environment. It was designed to inspire a bit of reflection in a political culture that encourages anything but. And it was compelling enough that I decided to bite. So in response to Cuomo's"35 questions," I offer my own 35 answers. Cuomo's questions are included below in italics, followed by my responses. Enjoy. Debate.
John Avlon 1: Which came first, President Trump or the degradation of our political system: Which was the cause, and which was the effect? President Donald Trump is a symptom, not the cause, but he exploited and exacerbated our political divides for personal gain. 2. When did political debate become reduced to 280 characters on Twitter? When Trump used Twitter to set the terms of political debate, perfectly tailored to short attention spans and the media's conflict bias.Read More 3.
Surprising results in new 2020 poll of NH Democrats 06:3715. Does anyone remember the old saying about political candidates:"Before they tell you what they are going to do, ask them what they've actually done." We're reaping what we've sown with a culture where celebrities get famous for being famous rather than doing something well. 16.
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