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At the Democratic debates, CNN set the trap. But blame the candidates for taking the bait

The candidates went in fighting Trump and came out fighting one another in round two of the Democratic primary debates, where style won over substance and the quest for ratings trumped reality.

The disparity between the spectacle on stage and the actual Democratic Party - one that's arguably more united against Trump than divided against itself - spoke to an uncertain future in American politics where most everything is in flux and the lessons of history are not applicable. This week's debates, replete with protesters shouting at the candidates to take a more extreme (or

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