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I won’t watch Trump whenever he’s on the air. The less I see of him the better I feel. What I don’t understand is how a judge can postpone his trial for his uprising and attempt to overthrow our government and his interference with election results. This trial is way past due as it is. It is unfair to continuously postpone a trial because he was a President. This is exactly what Trump wants to happen so he can declare himself pardoned or get his biased Supreme Court to do it for him. He didn’t break laws for justifiable reasons such as a threat to our country. He clearly broke laws with the intent to overthrow our government and declare himself King. There is clear undeniable evidence that he is guilty. He admitted it himself. He should have been tried and convicted years ago. This is just plain wrong. Something must be done. Will someone please save us all from this nightmare?

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My wife and I watched it for a short bit. But as Usual, we got tired of the lies, and more lies! We switched to reruns of Seinfeld for something more enjoyable to listen to.

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So they moved from a blue state to red states, I suspect their reasons aren't what you describe. Although, I agree the high cost of living is a legitimate reason. San Diego is projected to have 30 million new people in the next 5 years. The people moving are from the rural areas of Ca. I don't think anybody is moving because of insecurity and filth, there is plenty of that in the states you mention. Ca has tough gun laws and pollution regulations, and not enough trailer parks. But the old cliche, you get what you pay for goes to states as well. Traffic is pretty bad for sure.

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This “debate” showed the depths the GOP has sunk to

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I share your concerns and agree that we particularly need someone with ethics. IMHO we currently have such a president.

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God what a pessimistic thought!

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Here's a link to Randy Newman performing his "Political Science" live in London. Hope he link works. This is the song that I quoted below. Imagine whirled peas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_LDeUEiWY

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I watched every painful minute. Trying to decide which one was most scary. V. Ramaswamey was certainly the most annoying.

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Great article, Mr. Rather, and I love your descriptions - "cattle call," baseball outfielders", and my favourite: "bald tires on black ice."

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Jerry Springer show

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Dan! Where is the data saying that Trump is the front runner? Which Republicans are being polled? I do not know one Republican who would vote for Trump!!

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My husband and I, both Dems, watched as we felt we needed to see what these candidates could offer anyone on the right who might be voting for them . No one should vote for any of them what a display! There was an occasional good point made but overall dreadful.

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I didn’t watch, that’s a job for journalists.

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Not watching.

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Perhaps if the candidates were convicted of molesting women the Republicans would be more enthusiastic.

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why isn't Trump in jail since he has broken terms of his bail agreement? Several times!!!

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I’m a Republican. Not one of these candidates interested me enough to watch, which is unfortunate. They are all way too conservative. And I have vowed never to vote for anyone who participated in, condoned, excused or refused to condemn the events of January 6th. Which means I will be voting straight Democrat. Again.

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You’re a voice in the wilderness. Where are the sensible Republicans that put Eisenhower in office?

Someone to come forward and heal the wounds and work collaboratively with Democrats.

Christy was somewhat lucid, but he needs a shot of adrenaline. I kept wanting to wash the crumbs off his face.

On the other side of the isle Biden looks and sounds exhausted. Fortunately he has a strong admiration and a good supportive wife. Too bad about his pathetic son who appears to be a agent from another planet.

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