[MRMEAN]

Being a liberal, or having any political philosophy, is not to my knowledge a protected status, and thus you should feel free to bring up public policy issues and ask what they think...don't tip your own hand at first of course or you might get only what they figure you want to hear.

- What questions are off-limits on an employment application or when conducting a job interview?

[doctora]

feel free to bring up public policy issues and ask what they think.

BINGO! This is the way to go. Probe their opinions on public health policy. That'll indicate leftiness and several other important factors.

Thanks a million.