U.S. 6th Congressional District Debate, 2012
The Press Club
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs, Debate
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-10-08
Duration: 00:28:38
Subjects: BATON ROUGE PRESS CLUB | Television debates | Elections, 2012 | Politics | Government | United States House of Representatives elections in Louisiana, 2012 | CASSIDY, BILL | Health Care | MARIJUANA | Drug legalization | Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
Contributors:
- Craig, Rufus Speaker
- Cassidy, Bill Speaker
- Torregano, Richard Speaker
Description
A debate at the Baton Rouge Press Club on October 8, 2012, between the candidates for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District: Rufus Craig (L); Congressman Bill Cassidy, the incumbent (R); and Richard Torregano (I). The debate begins with each candidate’s opening statement. The candidates then answer questions on the following topics: health care; the legalization of marijuana; the national budget; the Jindal Administration’s refusal of federal funds; and funding for public broadcasting. The debate ends with each candidate’s closing statement.