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The pervasive problem with all politics, local, state and federal, is that the candidates as well as incumbents refuse to directly answer questions. It's talking points, evasion and more talking points. If a reporter or a citizen asks a candidate a question they should answer that question. I would not allow a candidate to participate in a debate unless they signed a pledge to answer questions directly. This has become the courge of all politics.

posted 2 years ago
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