Im good, good. Well, i look forward to being back with you tomorrow morning. Early this morning outside my apartment in virginia, there was , butcident unrelated to me shots were fired so i ended up having to shelterinplace. Involved the officers will be safe and as it happened, it was 5 45 this morning. Delayed up having a start. So i look forward to being back , cancelingd others my tv hits this morning based on that. It was a security issue . Was with arlington police. It was an event that was unrelated to me, but with shots fired, in close proximity to my apartment. We are excited and very hopeful for a confirmation of one of the most qualified judges that i have had the opportunity to get to know on a personal basis, so we are excited about that confirmation that hopefully will happen on the senate floor this afternoon. And if that happens, then we expect for a swearing into happen later this evening. If all goes well. I think the American People will be well served with an indepe
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
Senate. Twelve of them currently held by democrats. Senator is seeking a third term in New Hampshire running against republican. The political report has been listed as solid democrat. Then debate, tonight, the candidates for u. S. Senate. Good evening and thank you for joining us for the second of our state debate. Tonight we are hearing from the candidates who want to represent you in the u. S. Senate. Equity things this year, the senate of this debate is a little different than usual. Our been lesser here in the studio, to follow covid19 guidelines republic and challenger, courtney is in a separate studio. Because of several thoughts they today in the u. S. Senate and restrictions around travel, related to thehe covid19 can democratic income it is live from a studio in washington dc. Before we start with the questions. Its a look at the candidates rated. From approving covid19 relief to Supreme Court nominees of the u. S. Senate plays a Critical Role in shaping american lives. But N
Seconds. In the case of a direct attack, that person will be given 30 seconds to respond. If the attacks continue, at some point, we will just have to move on. Our candidates are the incumbent senator, Jeanne Shaheen and also former governor. ,lso with us republican nominee quirky messner. Thank you for your time this morning. Thank you. This opening with statement. Your Opening Statement . Cracks thank you and thank you for having me. Im quirky messner. I grew up in a bluecollar family. Left home at 17, became an airborne ranger. Im a veteran with two sons who are west pointers. I became a businessman, grew a business. Im entirely selfmade. Im a job creator, a problem solver, i know how to get things done. Im independent and i know how to bring people together. Its time for a change. Senator shaheen has been in the senate 12 years. She has been in politics 30 years. She is loyal to the progressives in washington, d. C. She is not looking out for you. She is looking out for the democra
Following is a New Hampshire elections 2020 special presentation, the exchange candidate debates from nhpr in partnership with New Hampshire pbs. Laura welcome to nhprs candidate debate for New Hampshire u. S. Senate. I am laura knoy along with annie ropeik. These debates are produced in collaboration with nh pbs, and we are following Health Guidelines as we bring them to you. All of us are in separate studios here at nhpr. All of us wore masks in public areas of the building today. Each candidate will have 60 seconds to deliver an opening statement. We will then move to questions, with 60 seconds to respond. In many cases, we will ask at least one followup question or clarification, which will get an additional 30 seconds. In the case of a direct attack on a candidate, that person will be given 30 seconds to respond. If the attacks continue, at some point, we will just have to move on. Our candidates are the incumbent senator, Jeanne Shaheen. Senator shaheen, welcome. Sen. Shaheen nic