As an aside, I have no clue why anyone would agree to a debate this early in the morning -- usually these debates are at night--or why the debate is listed as starting at 7:55.
In any event, I think the debate will be streaming live at YNN, but if not a link should be available after it is completed and I will post it.
Given that Whalen apparently supports the legalization of MMA and has, in the past, taken Reilly to task for his opposition on the issue, I am hopeful the issue will be debated tomorrow.
By way of background, and as set forth in an article in CN.Weekly, during a Republican pre-primary debate back in August, Jennifer Whalen and James Whalen (no relation) faced off on a number of issues. One issue they could agree on was that Bob Reilly's preoccupation with opposing MMA demonstrated that he is out of touch with the constituents in his district:
Specifically, as set forth in an article:
Both candidates took Reilly to task for his position opposing the legalization of mixed martial arts in the state.
James Whalen, who said on several occasions that defeating Reilly was of primary importance, saw the issue as an example where Reilly has lost touch with the residents of the district. Jennifer Whalen favored legalizing the fights as a way to bridge part of the state’s deficit.I am looking forward to, hopefully, hearing Reilly defend his positions on MMA in the face of a credible live opponent.
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