Once again, there was a Republican primary debate. Once again, Donald Trump was not there.
Moderators Lester Holt, Kristen Welker, Hugh Hewitt: Hello! You’re here. We have questions. Why you and not Trump?
Ron DeSantis: For my opening statement in this debate, I will offer a speed-run of every cliché uttered in politics since the dawn of time. Elites look down on you. I will fight for your family. Actions speak louder than words, so please imagine that the rest of my debate performance is an action. I will take the arrows and the slings. I am not clear on how archery works. I will prevent us from spiraling into decline. If we move toward decline in any other manner, we are out of luck. All I know how to prevent are spirals. The artificial intelligence that wrote this speech said you would cheer after you heard this.
