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Government

May 23, 2024

To hell with debates, put them on Jeopardy!

Jeopardy! would show the presidential candidates’ knowledge of history, geography, business, and other relevant topics, as well as their familiarity with the public’s interests and culture. It would also test their ability to gamble and face the consequences of being wrong.

James Attridge

Law Ofc of James Attridge

270 Divisadero St #3
San Francisco , CA 94117

Phone: (415) 552-3088

Email: jattridge@attridgelaw.com

U Denver School of Law

James is an attorney and mediator in San Francisco. He is writing a book about presidential legal careers.

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“Her ad lib lines were well rehearsed.” Rod Stewart

Last week the public let out a weary collective yawn when news broke that Sleepy Joe and The Donald had agreed to subject us to two more bunkathons mislabeled as “debates.” Real debates have been part of the political landscape ever since Marc Antony exceeded expectations and bested Brutus. Webster replied to Hayne, Lincoln took on Douglas, and Kennedy beat Nix...

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