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...series of factual questions, most of them on defense and foreign affairs. None of the ten knew all the answers. One candidate for the Democratic nomination got every question wrong. The quiz might have been suitable for a Secretary of State, contended Holyoke Community College President Da vid Bartley, but not for a Senate candidate...
...broadcast on WBZ-TV. "The intent was not to humiliate," insisted News Director Stan Hopkins, but the effect was precisely that. Hartley and Democratic Congressman Edward Markey could not identify the Prime Minister of Israel (Yitzhak Shamir). Markey came close: he guessed Moshe Arens, who is the Defense Minister. Bartley alone failed to get the name of Syria's President (Hafez Assad). Republican Elliot Richardson, a former Secretary of Defense, estimated the military's share of the budget (28%) at just 7.5%. All seven Democrats were stumped by the toughest questions they were asked: the amount...
...suppose it was a fair test," responded Bartley. "Voters expect a certain amount of knowledge on these issues. But we are not candidates on Family Feud...
...audience of about 200 was roused to its only round of applause in the calm debate when Connolly challenged Bartley about money he received from political action committees (PACs) while serving as Speaker of the House. Bartley has said his campaign will not accept PAC money this year...
...Speaker and that's his job--to accept money from special interests so the members don't have to," joked Bartley, reminding the audience the Connolly served in the legislature at the time. "As long as you understand you got the money...