Exempt means you are free from deducting federal income tax from paychecks you are free from paying interest on loans you do not need to complete a tax return form you do not need to complete a w-4 form

from the political point of view it could be said that the candidate   is an effective speaker because she takes a strong position on the issue. it is an open discussion but probably she is making a presentation and can choose which subjects she wants to address. she is very likely to attain her aim which is to convince voters to accept her proposal.