For those not voting this year you can call us at 202 . 488003 we begin with a story from the Associated Press this morning about early voting. A record avalanche of early votes has transformed the 2020 election. You can see pictures of folks voting in durham, North Carolina for the beginning goes like this. More than 22 million americans have already cast ballots in the 2020 election. A record shattering avalanche of early votes. The pandemic has transformed the way the nation votes. 22. 2 million, thats as a friday night, ballots submitted, representing 15 of all votes cast in the 2016 election. Even as eight states are not yet reporting their totals and voters still have more than two weeks to cast ballots. Americans rushed to vote, leading that a record of 150 million votes may be cast and turnout rates could be higher than any president ial election since 1908. The story goes on to say that so far, the turnout has been lopsided with democrats out in 42 republicans by 21 states. Re
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Shaheens life in studio in washington, d. C. Before we start with the questions, get lets get a look at the candidates back on. From approving covid19 relief to Supreme Court nominees, the senate plays a Critical Role in areing american lives, but New Hampshires interest represented by a spirit or a fresh voice in politics . We have to use more commonsense. The Voters Decide whether they want to keep you or throw you out. Jeanne shaheen was the first woman to be elected a governor and the u. S. Senator. Corky messner is a firsttime candidate with a career in the law. Their personal routes and records in New Hampshire have been a key issue in this race. We just moved here that he just moved here two years ago to run for the senate. She has been there far too long. Have clashed on everything from healthcare to finance reform, and the winner could play a key role in developing a post pandemic america. Allare use nine evaluated legally qualified candidates and selected those considered mos
Report has the race listed as solid democrat. The Granite State debate, tonight the candidates for u. S. Senate. Good evening thank you for joining us for the second hours Granite State debate im political director adam sexton present ring from the dim while, to represent you in the senate. The set up for this debate is a little different than usual. Our panels are here in the studio, to follow covid19 guidelines republican challenger corky is in a separate studio and because of several votes late today and the u. S. Senate and restrictions around travel related to covid19, democratic incumbents life from a studio in washington d. C. Before start of the questions lets get a look at the candidates background. From approving covid19 relief to Supreme Court nominees, the u. S. Senate plays a Critical Role in shaping american life. But New Hampshires interest in these extraordinary times represented best buy experience or a fresh voice in politics. Stomach we have to use more common sense.
Coverage, theres a link to each debate question and answer, see social media feeds on debate happening in reaction and watch our president ial debate video from the cspan video library. Next lawmakers questionse pharmaceutical of the pricing and drugs, the price increase at a rate that far exceeds inflation among other issues. This is just under four hours. [silence] [silence] welcome to todays hybrid learning, pursuant to house rules, some members will appear in person and others will appear remotely via webex. Since some members are appearing in person, let me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance from the house attending position, all individuals attending this hearing in person must wear a facemask unless they are speaking, members who are not wearing a facemask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders for those members appearing in person, you will only see members and witnesses appearing remotely on a monitor in front of you when you are speak