Breaking it down: Election 2016 - It's political brackets time!

With the first Republican debate coming up in Cleveland…it's Political Brackets time!

In a way politics is a lot like sports. In politics each candidate is a team, similar in many ways to a sports team. There are coaches, strategies, statistics, competitions, playoffs, and a Super Bowl otherwise known as the General Election.

We're breaking down the Sweet 16 Republican candidates ahead of the big debate August 6th… with the help of Fox 10 Sports Anchor and noted Bracketologist Jude LaCava.

It's a different way of looking at the intense battle going on in the GOP. We think you'll enjoy it… and we'd love your take!

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