#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

#The GOP’s Trump-less debates ignore the real elephant in the room

The second Republican presidential debate in Simi Valley, Calif., presented a stark contrast to the inaugural one in Milwaukee a month ago. At the same time, there were far too many unpopular similarities.   Moderators Dana Perino and Stuart Varney had never moderated a presidential debate, and it showed.  Despite former President Trump’s formidable lead in national and early state voting, he…

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#Will the Jan. 6 indictment affect Trump’s debate calculus?

#Will the Jan. 6 indictment affect Trump’s debate calculus?

The latest federal indictment against former President Trump has raised fresh speculation over whether he will participate in the first GOP presidential primary debate later this month. The former president and his team have signaled that he’s leaning toward not participating in the event given his frontrunner status. But some Republicans think Trump would be…

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