I intend to interview Patrick Bobilin, a Democratic candidate for New York City Council District 5. The election is on September 12th, ensuring the interview would be highly topical. Moreover, politics is a hot-button issue in this country right now and Bobilin, someone who worked on the Bernie Sanders campaign last year, labels himself as a progressive whilst competing against two other Democrats for the council seat.
I would ask him questions regarding his campaign, the contrast between national issues and local elections issues and how, if at all, the events of last November have led to a more active stance at grass-roots level. I would also query him on campaign finances and how District 5’s incumbent, Ben Kallos, has raised over $100,000 for his campaign whilst Bobilin has raised ~$3,500.