Good evening and welcome. The first debate in the senate race, closely watched across the country. Incumbent serving both the house and the senate, seven years under his belt and the house, the opportunity to weigh their differences and worldviews. As for the rules, there are no rules. No opening statements, no closings, no time limits. We will be keeping track of speaking time to keep things even. We want to cover ground. Brevity is appreciated. Feel free to talk. We encourage it. We are asking our studio audience not to apply during the debate. If you would like to take a minute now, give them a hand. [applause] gentlemen, gentlemen thank you so much for joining us. Marjorie. Kennedy, youre are called an opportunist by some. Why are you running to defeat a man who has championed so many policies you support . Thank you for having us. Senator, always a pleasure. Thank you, the audience and for those tuning in, for being here. Around,ction, this time so much of what we care about, ever
Cspan. Org or listen live on the free cspan radio app. Joining us is kim chapman. The executive joining us is kate ackley who covers congress for roll call and daddy or, the house report of politico which is where we will begin. Thanks for joining us today. Bit of a news on this thursday, roger stone a former trump associate was sentenced to three years in prison for lying to federal prosecutors as part of the russia probe, i just wanted to get your take on whether or not thats a fair sentence and whether you agree with some of the statements President Trump is made. Its lower than initially thought. I know the president has some issues with it. Obviously infractions were made, its a felony. I think its a problem and i think the sentence make sense but i will leave it up to the people and Legal Community to figure that out. Do think he received a fair trial . From my vantage point, yes. He is the latest in a series of Trump Campaign officials now facing prison time or in prison, this i
You asn 2020 brought to a Public Service by your television provider. Joining us on newsmakers is tim chapman, the executive director of the Heritage Action for america and joining us with the questioning is kate ackley who covers congress for roll call and gabby orr of politico. Thank you, tim, for joining us. A bit of news on this thursday, roger stone, former trump associate was sentenced earlier today to three years in prison for lying to federal prosecutors as part of the russia probe. I wanted to get your take on whether or not that is a fair sentence and whether you agree with some of the statements President Trump has made . Tim i know the president had some issues with it. Obviously, infractions were made, it was a felony. I think it is a problem and i think the sentence makes sense, but i will leave it up to the people in the Legal Community to figure that out. Do you think he received a fair trial . Tim from my vantage point, yeah. But hes the latest in a series of Trump Cam
Obviously, infractions were made, it was a felony. I think it is a problem and i think the sentence makes sense, but i will leave it up to the people in the Legal Community to figure that out. Gabby do you think he received a fair trial . Tim from my vantage point, yeah. But hes the latest in a series of Trump Campaign officials now facing prison time or in prison. Is this a problem for the president in this Election Year . Tim of course, any perception of people like that around you is a major problem. I think, what we have counseled the white house to do, you are seeing some of this, focus on the policy. Focus on what is going on in the economy, try to stick to one particular story about results. To the extent they do that, this wont be as big a problem, but if you are spending a lot of time talking about this instead of your actual record, it is a political drag. Let me turn to kate. Kate how would a pardon play into that . If he received a pardon, with that put things to rest or wo
Uniteamerica. Org. Cspans washington journal, live every day with news and policy issues that impact you. Saturday morning, we will discuss the role of Health Care Policy in campaign 2020 with the American Enterprise institutes joseph antos and josh bivens. Then the 2020 do matter democratic caucuses with reporter michelle price. Cspans washington journal live at 7 00 eastern saturday morning. Join the discussion. Joining us on newsmakers is tim chapman, the executive director of the Heritage Action for america and joining us with the questioning is kate ackley and gabby. Thank you, tim, for joining us. On this thursday, roger stone, former trump associate was sentenced earlier today to three years in prison for lying to federal prosecutors as part of the russia probe. Onanted to get your take whether or not that is a fair sentence and whether you agree with some of the statements President Trump has made . Tim i know the president had some issues with it. Obviously, infractions were m