It's not just that last night's debate was pointless without Trump. Last night showed why Republican "debates" are pointless as a concept.
Debates are about ideas and plans. All Republican voters care about is their unjustified but endless grievances.
https://www.salon.com/2023/08/24/why-do-even-bother-with-this-whole-farce/
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