by Rich Lowry
There’s no good answer for this phenomenon, except for the other candidates to keep making their case, and hope there’s a breakout or the field begins to winnow.
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Former president Donald Trump points at supporters after speaking during a 2024 campaign rally in Dubuque, Iowa, September 20, 2023.
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Woody Allen said 90 percent of life is showing up. Donald Trump is proving that he overshot the mark considerably.
The former president has paid no discernible price for skipping the Republican debates. Arguably, he’s been winning them by diminishing the rest of the field through his absence, while his polling has held steady or gone up a little.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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Woody Allen said 90 percent of life is showing up. Donald Trump is proving that he overshot the mark considerably.
The former president has paid no discernible price for skipping the Republican debates. Arguably, he’s been winning them by diminishing the rest of the field through his absence, while his polling has held steady or gone up a little.
About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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