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Looking at the primaries and the
Repugs' debate system:As you know there are about 16 -18
presidential candidates, yet Fox (hosting the first debate)
decided only 10 will be allowed to participate. The choice
depends on the public polling. That debate takes place in
a month or so.
Will this lead for both parties to eliminate the first 4 primaries,
and make everything dependent on very early polling?
If so what are the advantages/disadvantages for the
candidates or the public?