Readers respond to last week’s Feedback Friday topic, which was:
Maryland Gubernatorial Debate
On Wednesday evening last week, Maryland Public Television broadcasted the only scheduled debate between the two candidates for Maryland Governor—Republican candidate Dan Cox and Democratic candidate Wes Moore. The debate took place at MPT’s Owings Mills studio, was moderated by Jason Newton of WBAL-TV 11 News, and featured a panel of four journalists asking the candidates questions on a range of topics, including public safety, abortion rights, transportation, education, election systems, equity and diversity, and even thoughts on current Governor Larry Hogan.
The two candidates traded barbs in what was a, sometimes, heated debate, most notably with Cox calling his opponent “phony” and “racist,” and Moore countering by calling Cox an “extremist election denier.”
You can watch the full debate, here at Maryland Public Television’s website.
Did you watch the debate? What are your thoughts about the two candidates and the direction each plans for Maryland?
Here’s what you said:
I will vote for Moore. Cox is a Trump type. I pray the people turn out.
Joel Barries, Annapolis
The debate only featured some of the governor candidates. MPT chose to exclude the Libertarian, Green, and working class party Candidates. League of Women Voters hosted a forum last night to which all were invited, but Moore declined to come. I am very puzzled by the medias insistence on pretending Cox and Moore are the only candidates on the Ballot. Of course as the leading contenders they should have the majority of the coverage, but for the press to pretend they are the only candidates seems unprofessional as well "fake news"
Christiana Logansmith, Millersville
Yes I watched the debate. Both candidates weak choices for Governor. Such a shame MD could not have done better.
Debbie Yatsuk, Annapolis
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