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
Person and others may appear remotely via webex. Since some of the members will be in person, me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance in the house, all individuals in attendance and searing in person must wear a Face Covering. Those who are not wearing a Face Covering are not permitted to remain in the hearing room and will not be recognized for intent to speak. Let me also make a few reminders about other hearings. For those members who appear in prison, he will be able to see members appearing remotely on the two monitors in front of you. And one monitor you will see all members appearing remotely at once. And what is known in webex as a special mode. On the other monitor you will see each person speaking during the hearing when they are speaking. Including members who are appearing remotely. For those members of repairing remotely can also see each person speaking during the hearing whether they are in person or remote if you have your webex set to an active sp
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
Welcome everybody. Today, the subcommittee were some members will. Person and others may appear remotely via webex. Since some of the members will be in person, me first remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance in the house, all individuals in attendance and searing in person must wear a Face Covering. Those who are not wearing a Face Covering are not permitted to remain in the hearing room and will not be recognized for intent to speak. Let me also make a few reminders about other hearings. For those members who appear in prison, he will be able to see members appearing remotely on the two monitors in front of you. And one monitor you will see all members appearing remotely at once. And what is known in webex as a special mode. On the other monitor you will see each person speaking during the hearing when they are speaking. Including members who are appearing remotely. For those members of repairing remotely can also see each person speaking during the hearing whether they