Debate debacle — Congressional Hits and Misses

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Debate debacle — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending June 28, 2024

By Chris Hale

Posted June 28, 2024 at 3:13pm

So, the first presidential debate of 2024 … happened. And the glaring weaknesses of both candidates were clearly on display. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Michael Phelps, Paris Hilton and tons and tons of amendments all made appearances.

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