This debate was a sad affair. Within minutes of starting, the moderators had lost control. The participants interrupted each other and that made them all appear to be arguing children.
The first part of the debate was all about illegal immigration at the southern border. All of them saw that as the leading issue for Americans. None of them offered a reasonable solution. In all of America’s history the illegal entry has not been curtailed. Most of those entering the country are running away from places that make their lives miserable. They have decided it is worth the gamble. The question not asked or answered is how can people be induced to stay in their home countries. That is a subject does not fit into a presidential debate.
Discussions about abortion and health care were limited with none of the debaters offering solutions.
Balancing the federal budget received attention with current and former governors pointing out that they had done it in their states. None told us how they would do it if they became president.
Skipped or given little attention was the war in Ukraine or Social Security and Medicare.
Attacks on Donald Trump were limited which I found surprising.
Vox.com wrote “The candidates who showed up at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California engaged in a largely vapid exchange of canned lines and talking points, repeatedly attempting to create “moments” that didn’t quite land.”
Watching a re-run of an old movie on TCM or the Hallmark Channel would at least be entertaining.
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