Of all the cynical games politicians play, one of my favorites is the sacred art of dodging a debate.
It’s a pretty delicate dance. You can’t just come out and admit that you’re winning or that your opponent is a better speaker. Instead, you have to dress it up with scheduling conflicts, campaign logistics, or some other excuse that makes hiding from voters sound like responsible time management.
Case in point – Oklahoma gubernatorial front-runner Mike Mazzei.