Serious poll, really, is this debate helping the Republicans?

[DemocratSinceBirth]

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	Yes
	2 (33%)
	No
	4 (67%)
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1. What can I say about the debates?

It's fucking hilarious.

[msongs]

2. if it culls the weaklings repubs benefit, yes nt

[Agschmid]

3. No...

But it doesn't matter to their base.

[Oneironaut]

4. Fox News Producers: Please play this when the debate ends:

[herding cats]

5. Oh, hell no!

Their intention tonight was to oust Trump. I don't even think they're accomplishing that goal!

[0rganism]

6. i say "Yes" because it increases name recognition for people other than Donald

of course, i didn't watch the debate...

[frazzled]

7. It's for a Republican primary

So whoever plays best to that base is the game here. (As it is, of course, with Democratic primary debates as well.)

It may sound batshit crazy to us, but the audience there seems to be lapping it up. And these guys are after a piece of that audience, not us. As for the so-called Independent or "swing" voters? I doubt all that many undecideds are even listening.

[woolldog]

8. Suprisingly, FOX

is asking everyone tough questions. Kasich and Christie have come off well. Everyone else meh.

[Rex]

9. It's helping Trump and I don't think they even know it.

Still, for professional clowns they are all doing pretty bad. Only one or two of them seem to have the ability to speak coherently.

[GitRDun]

10. I think it helps Kasich and Trump

Trump's wit appears more prominent than any policy gaffes.

Kasich comes across as pretty competent so far.

These thoughts are based on what's being asked. There really hasn't been many questions that differentiate D's & R's.