Needless to say, the mainstream press is going gaga over the presidential debate last night, mostly because sexual issues have entered the presidential race. Sex sells, which is no doubt why the CNN debate commentators decided to spend the first half-hour of the debate on sex-related issues, before finally delving into substantive issues.

Why have sexual issues become a defining point in the campaign? For the reason I have been pointing out from the beginning: When it comes to substantive … Continue reading A Meaningless Debate