Are political debates really necessary? Whatever you think, they’re disappearing from the political landscape
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This year, 36 governors' races are on the ballot, and according to ABC News, 21 of them are expected to be decided without a single debate. In Senate contests, the numbers are nearly identical. Political debates have been a staple of American democracy for generations.
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This year, 36 governors' races are on the ballot, and according to ABC News, 21 of them are expected to be decided without a single debate. In Senate contests, the numbers are nearly identical. Political debates have been a staple of American democracy for generations.
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