The gloves came off in Sunday’s U.S. Senate debate between incumbent Democrat Patty Murray and Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley.
The hour long-debate was hosted by Gonzaga University in Spokane and covered everything from abortion and immigration to crime and climate change.“This is one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime,” Murray noted in her opening remarks. She stressed that the economy, democracy, and women’s rights are all on the ballot.Roe v.
The two candidates also covered immigration, inflation, the Hanford nuclear site, and the centerpieces of the two campaigns – the Roe decision for Murray, and Smiley’s stance on public safety and reducing crime. It was this portion of the debate where things got louder and more heated. “I would ensure that our police officers have access to federal grants for $5,000 retention and recruiting bonuses. I will work closely with prosecutors especially Seattle City Attorney Ann Davidson to make sure that we prosecute repeat offenders,” said Smiley. “Crime is out of control. Patty Murray is to blame.”