{"id":2395,"date":"2024-07-12T12:04:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T16:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shout.newdayrp.com\/?p=2395"},"modified":"2024-07-15T05:34:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:34:15","slug":"representative-debate-rages-online-on-election-eve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shout.newdayrp.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/representative-debate-rages-online-on-election-eve\/","title":{"rendered":"Representative Debate rages online on election-eve"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The representative debates for the special election happened on July 11, with five out of the six candidates attending. Overall the debates ran smoothly as each candidate outlined their platform and responded to the questions asked by debate moderator and Shout News journalist, Becks Lawson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t seen the debate, <a href=\"https:\/\/shout.newdayrp.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/july-special-election-debate-2024\/\">you can find it here<\/a>, thanks to our colleagues at Weazel News.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the debate had ended, some really critical and well thought commentary and discussion ensured on &#8216;Y&#8217; with a number of candidates and citizens talking about the candidates on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Commentary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a selection of commentary or concerns from during or after the debates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-aac01fe0e019ebf260cc924a45da3736 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:27px;background-color:#303030;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/3c77c316bd1438e962b4d197fd1e3c92.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-2 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Ian Kelly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@TheSharkDoc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>My opinion on the debate so far is that the government in this state feels very clique oriented. Also they sat the right things but make an excuse as to why they won&#8217;t be able to achieve the things that the citizens want to see changed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-32e6c2b6194f74fa755f5a80adfc1904 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:27px;background-color:#303030;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/e491e439eefd44bce9bbe7944106cfc1.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-4 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Roy Gomer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@RoyGomer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>If you can come up with a platform that is anything more than just &#8220;Listen to the people&#8221; you&#8217;re already miles ahead of the average candidate, based on the last election.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3e7257bb8e267c29dfbe3fb728558063 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:27px;background-color:#303030;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/e383ca1bc9606401523748040921c92b.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-6 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Roman Rossi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@Roman_Rossi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>I love deflection from a candidate stating that the reason that he has not spoken to departments because they haven&#8217;t reached out to him, Always pointing the finger, rather then take the blame<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-05c40d5a982355dee2946daabfd57847 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:27px;background-color:#303030;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/b880ebd0d2b3c54cee8cf294624696fe.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Chris Stevens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@AmericanHero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>It does seem like when some of these candidates talk about their own actions and deeds it seems as though they are talking from an ivory tower and not that of someone who is willing to shoulder the weight of the job. These are HUGE red flags.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-f820c5394476fe878804c793074a6c88 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:27px;background-color:#303030;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/abeb566f41494ca7699aada1e17b180e.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-10 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Hussam Darwish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@DarwishPS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Smith and Hill are controlling this very well. Countering opponent points before they can even be brought up. I can see why the others are hesitant to speak.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bill Smith &amp; Petchenko<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The James Hill &amp; Bill Smith joint ticket has proposed a minimum service level requirement for the Department of Commerce and Labor and the San Andreas Flight Administration. This lead to a discussion during the debate, but also a response online from SAFA Chief Vladimir Petchenko, who objected to the idea and suggested it was unnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-ca41ab5961b6c2358606ef0907bc33c7 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:27px;background-color:#303030;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/c9bbe2af87680d935ae127fa4ca7c27b.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-12 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Bill Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@BSmith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Our plans have been clear from day 1 of this campaign, we hope after tonight you&#8217;ve had a chance to hear in more detail how we hope to achieve these three pledges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/7218b66b58a17f05f10768e4416cf7db.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/52d5c21445d55ed11384594b753a8d0d.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-14 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-18 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Vladimir Petchenko<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@GLHAD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>SAFA does not, and will not, support minimum service levels for our staff. Full Stop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/c9bbe2af87680d935ae127fa4ca7c27b.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-16 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-20 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Bill Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@BSmith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>I hope you&#8217;ll reconsider once you see the final draft. It&#8217;s all about transparency. In SAFAs case, a candidate for a pilots license can expect their background check and test flight conducted within x amount of days.weeks clearly there will be flex.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/c9bbe2af87680d935ae127fa4ca7c27b.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-18 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Bill Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@BSmith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Along side that, joined up working between pilots\/applicants, SAFA and the State to help eliviate the problems, such as a lack of EU minded check pilots. It&#8217;s about working together in the public relm, rather then the government board room.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/52d5c21445d55ed11384594b753a8d0d.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-20 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-24 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Vladimir Petchenko<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@GLHAD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>You have provided no information beyond what&#8217;s on your campaign poster. That information is how people will be voting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/c9bbe2af87680d935ae127fa4ca7c27b.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-22 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Bill Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@BSmith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>That&#8217;s a fair point. The pledges on Yeet are designed for social media. I hoped the more indepth descusion at the debate may have made things clearer. Tomorrow, I shall get a full draft of my plans on my website for all and text you the link!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-constrained wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/c9bbe2af87680d935ae127fa4ca7c27b.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-24 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-28 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Bill Smith<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@BSmith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>@GLHAD&nbsp;and for a public statment following my remarks at the debate. I&#8217;d like to publicly again reiterate my love and admiration for SAFA, Vladimir, Claire and the team. This has never been about carrot and stick, merely setting expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.gyazo.com\/52d5c21445d55ed11384594b753a8d0d.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:90px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-26 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p><strong>Vladimir Petchenko<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>@GLHAD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>As you yourself, your running mate, and every other candidate at the debate stated when asked, that timeframe should be left up to the department in question. But for clarification, we average 13 days for a license, 15 days shorter than your 4 weeks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The representative debates for the special election happened on July 11, with five out of the six candidates attending. Overall the debates ran smoothly as each candidate outlined their platform and responded to the questions asked by debate moderator and Shout News journalist, Becks Lawson. 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