If you were watching the GOP debates last night, you may have noticed something missing. There was no screaming; none of the candidates were insulting other candidates; there was a level of civility; and the commentators, pundits, and even some audience members opined on the "substantive nature" of last night's debate. After all, none of the four candidates actually pulled their pants down at any time during the show.
And while the exchanges may have appeared to be ripe with substance as they delved into serious and concerning topics like the economy, Social Security, trade, the environment, education, defense spending, and climate change, among other things, it was far from being substantive.
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