Who of the Following Is Most Likely to Become a Pundit

question 5

Multiple Choice

Who of the following is most likely to become a pundit?

• A) A widely respected historian with a tendency to explore both sides of an argument.
• B) An investigative reporter who has recently exposed a major government scandal.
• C) A young Midwesterner with colorful opinions and a flair for public speaking.
• D) An attractive former government official with predictable views living in Washington, D.C.
• E) A celebrated climate scientist from the United Kingdom with tendency for the dramatic.

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