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The Nixon Foundation is hosting a gubernatorial debate for the Republican candidates running against Gavin Newsom in the Recall election on September 14. This is excellent news, especially for political junkies like me who want to hear the candidates get into the heart of why they think they are the one for the job, and how well they dig into the policy and minutaie of actual governance. Debates are where you see how the candidates perform under pressure, on their feet, and when challenged on their positions. You also see how well they can respond off the cuff, as opposed to prepared stump speeches and statements.