Elections

The GOP’s Second Debate Turns Into a Masterclass in Cringe Jokes

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Candidates brought a number of prepared lines and packaged jokes that fell flat.

Jake Lahut
Jake Lahut 

Politics Reporter

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence looks past former biotech executive and fellow Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy during a break
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Politics Reporter

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