The top eight GOP candidates – excluding former President Donald Trump – took to the stage in Milwaukee, WI, yesterday evening (August 23) to make the case for their respective presidencies. While the debate has been saucily billed by the media as a “vice-presidential job interview,” the contenders took their role seriously and tried to come out on top with carefully prepared swipes and policy soundbites. The ultimate question must be who won and who lost, but amid the chatter, there was enough entertainment to carry the event despite a rather lackluster format.
The overall Fox News debate production left a lot to be desired. Rather than opting for a focus on policy platforms, the event began with video clips and even a musical spot more reminiscent of a “Fox and Friends” episode than the rigorous battle arena that GOP voters were hoping to witness. Undaunted, the…
