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The debates didn't work for Trumpbaby, so now those are out too (Original Post)
BeyondGeography
Jan 2022
OP
It's becoming the official position of the Republican party not to hold elections
gratuitous
Jan 2022
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Ocelot II
(115,683 posts)1. In other words, if we can't insist on our rules, we won't play at all.
spanone
(135,830 posts)2. Hey gop, go find your own country to destroy.
...and FUCK OFF.
MrsCoffee
(5,801 posts)3. More air time for us. We should just show up and talk.
Fuck those idiots.
Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)4. He's incapable of participating in a debate.
The NPR interview should illustrate how he would perform. His party is terrified of how he would behave. They couldnt control his behavior in a formal debate, and they dont want that televised.
JHB
(37,159 posts)5. Sounds like a great time for the League of Women Voters to reclaim them
"We're hosting debates, just like we used to. If you don't show up, the other candidate gets all the time."
gratuitous
(82,849 posts)6. It's becoming the official position of the Republican party not to hold elections
After all, when the votes are counted, Republicans run the risk of losing an election. Best to just let the RNC decide who the winner of any election is.
dalton99a
(81,475 posts)7. Hitler and Stalin had no use for public debate