Hey everyone. Thanks for stopping by. The debate is set to start at 8:00a Tuesday morning. We'll have a live video feed for you here as soon as it is available.
This is the first time the candidates have met face to face in a debate format. Today's debate will last one hour.
Nolan opens the debate with a matter of fact critique of Cravaack, saying he wants to end medicare. I'm running because "there is a better way."
Cravaack's opening focuses on budget problems, his outreach in the district. Touts pro-growth agenda. Says government is getting in the way. Talks about Duluth flood, gives a tip of the hat to Mayor Ness. "At the end fo the day" we came together as Minnesotans.