{"id":1403,"date":"2020-10-12T15:07:03","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/takomatorch.com\/?p=1403"},"modified":"2020-10-12T15:16:50","modified_gmt":"2020-10-12T19:16:50","slug":"the-official-2020-takoma-torch-candidate-questionnaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/takomatorch.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/12\/the-official-2020-takoma-torch-candidate-questionnaire\/","title":{"rendered":"The Official 2020 Takoma Torch Candidate Questionnaire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2532\" height=\"1455\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/takomatorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/takoma-torch-distraction-2020.jpg?fit=810%2C465&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/takomatorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/takoma-torch-distraction-2020.jpg?w=2532&amp;ssl=1 2532w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/takomatorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/takoma-torch-distraction-2020.jpg?resize=300%2C172&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/takomatorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/takoma-torch-distraction-2020.jpg?resize=1024%2C588&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/takomatorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/takoma-torch-distraction-2020.jpg?resize=768%2C441&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/takomatorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/takoma-torch-distraction-2020.jpg?resize=1536%2C883&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/takomatorch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/takoma-torch-distraction-2020.jpg?resize=2048%2C1177&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since every single relevant and irrelevant group in Takoma Park feels the need to bombard candidates running for local elections with lengthy lists of questions, we thought&#8230;why not us, too?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, here is the official 2020 Takoma Torch Candidate Questionnaire. Any candidate (or non-candidate) serious about landing our exclusive endorsement for an extremely low wage job responding to the urgent demands of needy and irrational constituents should send their thoughtful answers to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:info@takomatorch.com\">info@takomatorch.com<\/a>. Or, if you&#8217;re a true bold leader who scoffs in the face of adversity, post your answers directly in the comments section of one of our social media pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. How long have you lived in Takoma Park, and why does that make you an inherently more valuable human being than someone who moved here more recently?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Rate your wokeness on a scale from 1 to 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Between the Roscoe the Rooster Statue, the Co-Op and the Farmers Market, who would you Kiss\/Marry\/Kill?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. What is your 5 point plan for dealing with the poop your dog made on your walk around the neighborhood?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. What Torch article were you most ashamed to laugh at?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. If asked to contribute to the Mole Mural on New Hampshire Avenue, what highly controversial image would you paint?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Who is currently the sexiest Montgomery County politician? Explain your choice without any references to that person\u2019s physical appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Which Golden Girl are you, and why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Why did the rooster cross the road?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. What would you rename the Washington Football Team?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11. In a population of 18,000, how many Republicans should be allowed to live in Takoma Park?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12. Gunshots or Fireworks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13. How many more businesses and people can Takoma Park add before it becomes Bethesda?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14. If caught in a major scandal, which local establishment would you choose to hold your press conference explaining yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>15. How many trees have you cut down illegally on your property? Don&#8217;t worry, we won&#8217;t tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember to VOTE on November 3rd!!!!!!!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since every single relevant and irrelevant group in Takoma Park feels the need to bombard candidates running for local elections with lengthy lists of questions, we thought&#8230;why not us, too? So, here is the official 2020 Takoma Torch Candidate Questionnaire. 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