Debating Donalds Won't Further Inform Public, Says FL Gov Candidate Jolly
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A gubernatorial candidate openly rejecting debates as uninformative reflects how core political processes are being re-optimized for attention rather than deliberation. For platforms and media, this is a warning that format design now shapes democratic engagement — not just how many clips get shared.
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