More divided than they my lifetime. We have got people in the majorities of both parties saying they would be upset if their kid married to someone from the other party, that they think the other party is a threat to our republic. Your husband, the late senator was a champion of working and reaching across the aisle, establishing bipartisanship and trying to work collectively toward the common good. Why do we find that such a remarkable thing today . What has happened . Mrs. Mccain there are so many reasons. First of all, thank you for having me. There are so many reasons that i think nowadays, one of them it has really taken us down a little bit. It is too easy to be on social media, it is too easy to be critical or harsh or all the things we know happens on their, because it is anonymous. It has made us less caring and less involved, because we can hide behind this device. I think what you are also seen is an example seeing is an example, and certainly what is happening in the countr
Democrats and republicans are vying to replace him. Tv nine and the gazette, this is the iu second Congressional District debate, your voice, your vote. Welcome to the second congressional debate here in cedar rapids. This is the first of a twopart debate. We are also partnering with the gazette and quad city times. Is october 15. We will focus on different topics. We have plenty to work our way through the next hour. Lynch,ined by james longtime political reporter with the gazette. We are moderators tonight. Because of the pandemic, we are without an audience. We are trying to keep socially distance with the candidates. Now its time to meet our candidates. Rita hart is a former teacher and served as an iowa state senator for six years, covering clinton and scott counties. On the right, republican marion , current state senator. Thank you both for joining us tonight. We appreciate it. You get to lead us off. For 60 seconds, talk about why you are the best choice for this seat in congre
First televised english debate between the two candidates for u. S. Senate, a race that will help shape our countrys future. Our moderator tonight, denver sevens intervianne trujillo. Im joined by caitlin kim of Colorado Public Radio and justin of the denver post. We want to thank our candidates for being with us tonight. Yes, they are socially distanced and following all protocols. Yes, both are being tested regularly. A quick reminder about the rules for tonights debate. Candidates will have 60 seconds to answer most questions, 30 seconds to answer followup questions. We will ask specific yes and no questions throughout the debate. And this goes without saying, but we are asking that both candidates please refrain from interrupting one another. We have a lot of territory to get through tonight, so we must start with the pandemic. We have seen the consequences, economic devastation, especially for the lowest wage workers, people of color hit disproportionately, kids and adults struggl
If the white house and the house come to an agreement, that he would put it on the floor. That is among his many statements. Chuck the president is implying he is open to herd immunity. Are you is herd immunity now official Health Policy of the federal government . Is that what the task force is essentially pushing us towards, some form of herd immunity . Sec. Azar chuck, i will meet with individuals who are experts to learn, listen, to hear perspectives. I will tell you, one important part of that interaction was just the real focus on the core need to really protect those most vulnerable. We have done a great job now protecting our seniors the most vulnerable in our Nursing Homes through expanded testing, as well as mitigation efforts and control. When we get our vaccination program, which we launched in florida through cvs and walgreens, where they are going to partner with us to be able to vaccinate all of our seniors in Nursing Homes right away. Thats part of the effort. But let m
Not share that desire so former Governor John Hickenlooper is back running for the senate, the job he said he didnt want and wouldnt be good at. Two men coloradans know well with clear disagreements on healthcare, the economy, immigration, the supremecourt and how to handle the pandemic. Now all thats left is for them to debate and you to decide. In association with colorado politics and broadcast statewide by stations in every corner of colorado is a live from the campus of Colorado State university in fort collins, next presents race for the senate, here are your moderators, kyle clark and marshall bellinger. Next expands to a commercial free our statewide this evening. For this u. S. Senate debate. We are following Public Health guidelines as well as guidance from our host set Colorado State university we are holding this debate with an without an audience, with social distancing and Health Checks for everyone here including our candidates for u. S. Senate, republican Senator Cory G