NY 20th Congressional District Debate: Incumbent Paul Tonko (D) and Challenger Ralph Ambrosio (R)
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CBS6 hosts a special presentation of New York's 20th Congressional District Debate between Democratic incumbent Paul Tonko and Republican nominee Ralph Ambrosio. Moderated by Tom Eschen.
00:09 — Opening and Candidate Introductions
01:16 — Opening Statements
04:18 — Pandemic Relief, Municipal Budgets, and Oversight
09:18 — Healthcare and Energy Affordability
13:29 — Tariffs, Trade, and Inflation
18:54 — When Should the War in Iran End?
23:04 — Debate Resumes: Public Safety
27:57 — Artificial Intelligence and Regulation
33:41 — Impeachment and the Proposed $5,000 Payment
35:34 — National Debt and Democratic Socialism
38:38 — Russia Sanctions and U.S. Energy
42:23 — Epstein Files and Prosecutions
44:13 — Lightning Round
45:34 — Closing Statements
48:56 — Debate Conclusion
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