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April 5, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Bonkers Reason Why Lara Trump Thinks Trump and Biden Should Debate
The new RNC co-chair had some interesting thoughts on a potential presidential debate.
January 14, 2022
Alex Shephard
Let the Presidential Debates Die
The RNC is threatening to boycott the 2024 presidential debates if changes aren’t made. Everyone will be better off if it does.

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