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Why should GOP candidates lie down to be run over by reporters toiling for the enemy? Whether Republicans mansplain or kowtow, enterprising reporters will spin as they please, and as they please invariably hurts Republicans and favors Democrats.

Calling reporters on assumptions, or hanging lanterns on "Gotcha" questions - or lines of questioning - help voters understand that reporters are biased; it cues voters to recognize rigged questioning when they see it.

Bawl DC Republican consultants: "Confrontation will only make candidates look bad. After all, reporters, producers, and editors have final cuts. Our candidates will just come off as petulant. That's a sorry face to show voters."

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