CD3 debate: Israel, abortion and immigration take center stage

by Steve Brawner (BRAWNERSTEVE@MAC.COM)

U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, said the United States shouldn’t tell Israel how to defend itself following the attacks on it by Hamas last Oct. 7. His Democratic challenger, Caitlin Draper, called for the United States to lead in creating a cease fire. Libertarian Bobby Wilson said the solutions would have to come from the region itself.

The three discussed that and other issues in a debate sponsored by Arkansas PBS on Tuesday (Oct. 8) that will be broadcast Oct. 9 and is available now on Arkansas PBS’ YouTube channel.

Womack said the initial attacks on Israel were imaginable and that the United States should not tell it how to respond.

CD3 debate: Israel, abortion and immigration take center stage

Retired Army colonel faces Republican incumbent in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District race

KUAR | By Josie Lenora

The race to represent Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District is the contest between the current congressman and the former Army officer, the incumbent and the hopeful.

Democrat Col. Marcus Jones and incumbent Republican Congressman French Hill are vying for a seat representing Arkansas in the U.S. House of Representatives. The two will face off in a debate held by Arkansas PBS Monday.

On one hand, Rep. French Hill has been serving Arkansas from Washington, D.C. since 2015.

Retired Army colonel faces Republican incumbent in Arkansas' 2nd Congressional District race

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Republican Congressman French Hill (left) is competing against Democratic candidate Marcus Jones (right).

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson reiterates position on former President Trump in debate

KUAR | By Ronak Patel

Last week, the Republican party allowed candidates to present themselves to a national audience and address criticism from their opponents, during a two hour debate that was hosted by Fox News. One of the candidates who was on the stage was former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson.

During the debate, Hutchinson stood out from the rest of the candidates when he was the only candidate not to raise his hand when asked if he would support former president and current frontrunner for the nomination Donald Trump.

In an interview with Arkansas PBS, Hutchinson said he believes the Republican party needs to move on from Trump if the party is to stay competitive in presidential elections.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-regional-news/2023-08-27/former-arkansas-gov-asa-hutchinson-reiterates-position-on-former-president-trump-in-debate

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During a panel hosted by Arkansas PBS' Arkansas Week, political experts explain why former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson performance at the Republican presidential debate. Hutchinson received the least amount of speaking time amongst the eight candidates that were at the debate.

Arkansas 4th District Congressional Candidates Meet For Debate

Arkansas 4th District Rep. Bruce Westerman met with his Democrat and Libertarian challengers in a debate held by Arkansas PBS Tuesday. Democrat William Hanson and Libertarian Frank Gilbert are challenging the incumbent Republican congressman in the race to represent the southwest Arkansas district in the U.S House of Representatives.

Westerman is a trained forester and engineer and has served in the House since 2015. Hanson is an attorney and former law professor. Gilbert is the former mayor of the Grant County town of Tull.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/arkansas-4th-district-congressional-candidates-meet-debate

Arkansas 4th District Congressional Candidates Meet For Debate

Arkansas 4th District Rep. Bruce Westerman met with his Democrat and Libertarian challengers in a debate held by Arkansas PBS Tuesday. Democrat William Hanson and Libertarian Frank Gilbert are challenging the incumbent Republican congressman in the race to represent the southwest Arkansas district in the U.S House of Representatives.