Campaign 2026: NY-21st Congressional District Candidate Anthony Constantino Town Hall, October 6th, 2026
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In front of a studio audience inside the CBS6 Television Station, Anthony Constantino, GOP nominee in New York's 21st Congressional District, discusses his campaign, and issues impacting residents. Constantino had agreed to six different dates for debates with Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien, but Gendebien declined the invitation, saying his schedule was full. The forum was moderated by Power & Politics host Tom Eschen.
00:00 Debate introduction and Anthony Constantino’s background02:43 Canada trade tensions and tariffs on farmers04:46 Iran, fuel prices, and energy policy06:46 Fuel costs, farm regulations, and environmental allegations08:53 Diesel exports and potential steps to lower fuel costs10:58 Iran conflict and national security11:37 Rural hospitals, Medicaid, and telehealth16:22 District priorities: broadband and “Operation Overhaul”18:36 Controversy over remarks about the Akwesasne community21:49 Border security and immigration22:49 Farm labor and the H-2A program24:14 Fort Drum, veterans, and military families25:18 Epstein files transparency26:53 Artificial intelligence in government and society
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