Im scott slayton. You are watching the Atlanta Press club Loudermilk Young the debate series. This is the general Election Debate for candidates running for the special election for the seat currently held by kelly leffler. We panelist for joining us from their homes or other remote locations. Candidates. Eet the they are doug collins, a republican from georgias ninth congressional district, a seat he has held since 2013. , a republicanfler appointed to the u. S. Senate in january, 2020, to replace a retiring senator. Slowinski, a real estate developer. Ander, a realist airmen. And Greg Bluestein is a political reporter with the atlanta journalconstitution. And the producer of morning edition. Secondses will have 60 to answer questions and 30 seconds to respond to rebuttals. If candidates feel they should get a rebuttal, they should raise their hand. When candidates are answering questions, i will hold up a piece of paper letting them know they have 10 seconds remaining. Now, lets get
If no one is elected a runoff will take place in january. [laughter] welcome. I am scott and you are watching the Atlanta Press club louderm ilk young debate series. The number of qualified candidates we have divided them into two groups depending on how they are pulling. The candidates will be participating from their homes location. Remote thank you to urge a public broadcasting for organizing the debates. ,oug collins, republican currently representing georgias ninth congressional district. Matt lieberman, democrat, a graduate of yale law school, educator and Small Business owner. Kelly leffler, appointed to the ate to rowe place roast retiring senator johnny isakson. Brian slow and ski, businessman. And, a realist airmen. And Greg Bluestein is a political reporter with the atlanta journalconstitution. And the producer of morning edition. Secondses will have 60 to answer questions and 30 seconds to respond to rebuttals. If candidates feel they should get a rebuttal, they should rais
From their homes or other remote locations. Candidates. Eet the they are doug collins, a republican from georgias ninth congressional district, a seat he has held since 2013. , a republicanfler appointed to the u. S. Senate in january, 2020, to replace a retiring senator. Slowinski, a real estate developer. Ander, a realist airmen. And Greg Bluestein is a political reporter with the atlanta journalconstitution. And the producer of morning edition. Secondses will have 60 to answer questions and 30 seconds to respond to rebuttals. If candidates feel they should get a rebuttal, they should raise their hand. When candidates are answering questions, i will hold up a piece of paper letting them know they have 10 seconds remaining. Now, lets get started. In the first round, every candidate will be asked one question. Lieberman, part of your platform rests on protecting voter rights. If elected to serve, what measures would you initiate after the special election to ensure everyone is heard an