To improve GOP debates, cut down on candidates
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The purpose of the primary has been lost. It’s the job of the Republican National Committee to facilitate picking the candidate who best represents the party. The RNC is completely failing in its job by succumbing to networks over debate rules that have turned the process into a “show.” I applaud the candidates for finally calling it out.
Ward W Morris
And when the candidates don’t like the next debate, they will make more demands. Eventually, this will devolve into an ad campaign for each of them with pre-approved questions.
Christopher Wilson
How do you tighten up a debate process with a dozen people running for the GOP nomination, most of whom have no business wasting the time needed to hear from viable candidates? You cannot possibly convey coherent political thought and policy under these circumstances, regardless of who is moderating.
David Hoeltje
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We asked our followers on Twitter how they would improve the GOP debates. Drop the opening and closing statements; they are hot air and waste time. Focus on issue-based questions.
@BrentBrentl I just hope the next GOP debate has fewer candidates. Time to narrow this thing down.
@fabulousgop Time for debate by and for conservatives who will vote.
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