57 newsroom at cbs news headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. For the most part, last nights republican president ial debate was a policy focused affair. Eight candidates took the stage in milwaukee with less than three months until the first votes are cast in the nomination contest. It was a chance to detail positions, reach for a breakout moment and, for some, certainly an opportunity to steady the ship. Weijia jiang begins our coverage from milwaukee. Reporter political analysts predicted the candidates will be feeling the pressure to focus more on issues and they planned accordingly. The conversation certainly included fiery exchanges, but this time, the attacks were based on differences in policy, not personality. The top eight republican candidates got right to the economy in a debate on the fox Business Network, starting with the minimum wage. Taxes, too high. Wages, too high. We are not going to be able to compete against the world. Every time
Headquarters here in new york. Good to be with you. Im annemarie green. For the most part, last nights republican president ial debate was a policy focused affair. Eight candidates took the stage in milwaukee with less than three months until the first votes are cast in the nomination contest. It was a chance to detail positions, reach for a breakout moment and, for some, certainly an opportunity to steady the ship. Weijia jiang begins our coverage from milwaukee. Reporter political analysts predicted the candidates will be feeling the pressure to focus more on issues and they planned accordingly. The conversation certainly included fiery exchanges, but this time, the attacks were based on differences in policy, not personality. The top eight republican candidates got right to the economy in a debate on the fox Business Network, starting with the minimum wage. Taxes, too high. Wages, too high. We are not going to be able to compete against the world. Minimum wage, a number of jobless p
Throughout the years. That i wasay electrician this weekend. Its been about 15 years. What are some of the top issues that your constituents ask you about and seek help on . This is one that was easy for me. As a business day agent, and certainly from those in the area, it is about jobs. It is about the economy. Than notnothing worse being able to provide for your family if you dont have a job. Certainly, that is been the for why came here. To make sure we create an and have a chance to get a good job. The best social program is a good job. Did your experience as a union official, helped or hindered your efforts to get legislation through to expand employment . It helps. I have done that virtually my entire adult life. Walk us through your typical day. How does it start and water the responsibilities that you have during a typical day in washington . My typical day starts when i get up at 5 00. Newspaper. The press briefing starts at 7 30. Followed by a series of meetings throughout th
Answering the questions voters want answered. Lets introduce them. New jersey governor Chris Christie. [ applause ] former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee [ applause ] former pennsylvania senator rick santorum. [ applause ] and louisiana governor bobby jindal. [ applause ] this debate will last one hour, each candidate will have 90 seconds to answer, one minute for each followup. When time is up, youll hear this bell. All right. Lets begin with governor christie. Moderator governor economically our country is struggling with some of the most anemic growth on record. They are not in the workforce altogether. The number of people willing, able and wanting to go to work is at a lef that has fallen to a level we have not seen since the 1970s. For those that are working wages arent budging. Costs, housing remain high. As president , what concrete steps will you take to get america back to work . Well, first i want to share a story with you that relates to your question. I was in New Hampshi