First Read is a morning briefing from Meet the Press and the NBC Political Unit on the day’s most important political stories and why they matter.
Trump’s big debate gamble
Well, guess who’s dominating another news cycle for a controversial move. If you answered Donald Trump, you’ve been paying attention to the past six months. Trump’s announcement last night that he will skip Thursday’s Fox News debate in Iowa is a big gamble that could be brilliant or disastrous for his campaign. Here are four reasons why it’s potentially smart:








