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John B. King Jr.: It is because the guy who is not on stage tonight is Donald Trump. And look at this national polling average. Again…

On the recordAugust 22, 2023
It is because the guy who is not on stage tonight is Donald Trump. And look at this national polling average. Again, Donald Trump at 57 percent. Ron DeSantis 40 points behind him -- 40 points behind him.

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John King discussed the significant polling lead of Donald Trump over other Republican candidates ahead of the debate.

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