text:  His voice was initially raspy, probably from too much repetition in the debate prep. It quickly faded away to his usual weak voice. He didn't wipe his nose. He didn't cough. He didn't have a cold. That was an excuse after the fact. Yes. But Jill told him, you answered every question. This is like, and then shepherds him off the stage. This is the consolation a mother might give to a child who flunks and laughs or fails to make the team.