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delisen

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6. Good idea. I would also listen to a polite
Thu Aug 1, 2019, 03:30 PM
Aug 2019

conversation between 2 candidates discussing their ideas and differences

I don't watch these media debates. they are not designed to enlighten or even provide information.

I think the parties made a big mistake when they ended having the League of Women Voters present debates.

I saw a clip of 2 candidates last night being introduced as though they were contestants on a game show and almost felt that I would not want either to be president-although both are probably credible candidates for president.

These media-driven events diminish democracy and really insult the country.





If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Undecided

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