That evening welcome too the second of two debates organized by the independent nonpartisan indiana Debate Commission. We are live in the studio at w fyi in downtown indianapolis. And sumi will be hearing from three candidates on the ballot who what to be your governor. On the debate moderator for the evening, my name is nadia brown. Im an associate professor and University Faculty scholar at Political Science and africanamerican studies at the university. Now, to introduce the candidates. They are incumbent republican governor eric holcombe, democratic challenger doctor woody myers and libertarian challenger donald rainwater. Candice, thank you for joining us and giving voters an opportunity to hear from you. As you will notice, while we are here at w fyi, we are all in separate spaces. With safety concerns in light of covid19. Despite the separation, we look forward too having robust discussion on the issues tonigh tonight. The first debate my colleague andrew downs asked the candida
Fyi in indianapolis and you will hear from 3 candidates on the ballot who want to be here governor. I will be your debate moderator for the evening. I am nadia brown, associate professor and faculty scholar of political Scientific American studies. Now introduce the candidates, incumbent republican governor eric holcomb, democratic challenger woody myers and libertarian challenger donald rainwater. Thank you for joining us and giving voters an opportunity to hear from you. While we are here, we are in separate spaces will due to safety concerns, we look forward to having a robust discussion on issues tonight. My colleague asked about important issues facing hoosiers. They discussed education, covid19, taxes, the environment, guns, the fundamental role of government. The Debate Commission and i have questions from hundreds of ideas submitted across the state. Topics have not been shared with the candidates. The rules are simple. The candidates will be given one minute to make an Opening
Governor eric holcomb, democratic challenger dr. Woody myers, and libertarian challenger donald rainwater. Thank you for joining us and giving person opportunity to hear from you. As you will notice while m werae here at the studio were all in separate spaces due toer safety concerns in light ofra covid19. Despite the separation we look forward to having a robust discussion on the issues tonight. During the first debate my colleague Andrew Downes as candidates about important issues facing pushers. They discussed education, covid19, taxes, the environment, guns and the fundamental role of government. The Debate Commission and i have selected the night questions from hundred of these submitted from hoosiers across the state. The topics have not been shared in advance. The rules for our greater simple. The candidates will be given one minute to make an Opening Statement and then the question will begin. Each candidate as onee minute to respond to each question. Candidates may request the
Mr. Rainwater sponsored by the indiana Debate Commission. Host good evening looking to the second of two gubernatorial debates organized but independent nonpartisan commission we are live in the studios in downtown indianapolis. We will be hearing from two candidates one is in your governor. I will be a moderator an associate professor and University Faculty scholar Political Science of africanamerican study is. Not to introduce candidate governor welcome democratic challenger woody myers and independent challenger mr. Rainwater. Thank you for joining us as you will notice as we are here we are all in separate spaces due to safety concern due to covid19 we look forward to having a robust discussion on the issues tonight they discuss education and covid19, taxes and the fundamental role of government from hundreds of ideas across the state they were began in one minute to make an Opening Statement and then the questions will begin each has one minute to respond to each question candidat
Governor. I will be a moderator an associate professor and University Faculty scholar Political Science of africanamerican study is. Not to introduce candidate governor welcome democratic challenger woody myers and independent challenger mr. Rainwater. Thank you for joining us as you will notice as we are here we are all in separate spaces due to safety concern due to covid19 we look forward to having a robust discussion on the issues tonight they discuss education and covid19, taxes and the fundamental role of government from hundreds of ideas across the state they were began in one minute to make an Opening Statement and then the questions will begin each has one minute to respond to each question candidates may request an opportunity for a 32d rebuttal. They will answer questions in a rotating warner on order. So lets begin with Opening Statements me will begin with governor holcomb you have one minute for an Opening Statement. Thank you and good evening to everyone watching and for