Story highlights S.E. Cupp: Donald Trump's decision not to debate Bernie Sanders deprives us of an enlightening spectacle

She says Hillary Clinton would lose by being seen as forfeiting chance to stand up to Trump

S.E. Cupp is the author of "Losing Our Religion: The Liberal Media's Attack on Christianity," co-author of "Why You're Wrong About the Right" and a columnist at the New York Daily News. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of the author.

(CNN) In what has felt like the longest, most grueling, soul-sucking election season in modern history, there finally seemed to be a bright spot.

Trump v. Bernie: Yaaasss! Please!

For a few days, we could amuse ourselves with the idea that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump would debate each other.

Can you think of a better gift? And it's not even Christmas.

Late-night talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel played the role of Henry Kissinger in getting these two characters at least to say they want to come together in a televised debate before the June 7 California primary.