Report has the race listed as solid democrat. The Granite State debate, tonight the candidates for u. S. Senate. Good evening thank you for joining us for the second hours Granite State debate im political director adam sexton present ring from the dim while, to represent you in the senate. The set up for this debate is a little different than usual. Our panels are here in the studio, to follow covid19 guidelines republican challenger corky is in a separate studio and because of several votes late today and the u. S. Senate and restrictions around travel related to covid19, democratic incumbents life from a studio in washington d. C. Before start of the questions lets get a look at the candidates background. From approving covid19 relief to Supreme Court nominees, the u. S. Senate plays a Critical Role in shaping american life. But New Hampshires interest in these extraordinary times represented best buy experience or a fresh voice in politics. Stomach we have to use more common sense.
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
Following is a New Hampshire elections 2020 special presentation, the exchange candidate debates from nhpr in partnership with New Hampshire pbs. Laura welcome to nhprs candidate debate for New Hampshire u. S. Senate. I am laura knoy along with annie ropeik. These debates are produced in collaboration with nh pbs, and we are following Health Guidelines as we bring them to you. All of us are in separate studios here at nhpr. All of us wore masks in public areas of the building today. Each candidate will have 60 seconds to deliver an opening statement. We will then move to questions, with 60 seconds to respond. In many cases, we will ask at least one followup question or clarification, which will get an additional 30 seconds. In the case of a direct attack on a candidate, 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. Senator shaheen, welcome. Sen. Shaheen nic
All of us wore masks in public areas of the building today. Each candidate will have 60 seconds to deliver an opening statement. We will then move to questions, with 60 seconds to respond. Ask at cases, we will least one followup question or clarification, which will get an additional 30 seconds. In the case of a direct attack on a candidate, that person will be given 30 seconds to respond. Somee attacks continue, at point, we would just have to move on. Our candidates are Jeanne Shaheen. Senator shaheen, welcome. Sen. Shaheen nice to be here. Also with us, republican nominee corky messner. Mr. Messner, thank you for your time as well. Mr. Messner thank you. We will start with 62nd opening statements. We will go in alphabetical order. Mr. Messner, your opening statement. Mr. Messner thank you and thanks for having me. I am corky messner. I grew up in a bluecollar family, left home at 17, went to west point, became an infantrymen in the army. I have two sons. After i served, i became a