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Bickering, electability, Trump take center stage at first of back-to-back GOP gubernatorial debates
GOP gubernatorial candidates John James, Perry Johnson, and Mike Cox engaged in personal attacks during a Fox 2 Detroit debate, focusing on electability and criticisms of each other's qualifications. They agreed on issues like tax cuts, budget reduction, and supporting President Donald Trump's agenda, but the debate was marked by bickering and accusations of deceit.
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