KAIT/Ch. 8 in Jonesboro has the video from the debate posted on their website. Thoughts on the debate:1) The debate makes it clear that only Asa Hutchinson is committed to cutting taxes, especially eliminating the sales tax on groceries. In 20 years in the Arkansas Senate, Mike Beebe voted for billions of dollars in tax hikes and never made killing the grocery tax a priority. Asa has a strong tax-cutting record!
2) Asa is the only candidate with a plan to fight illegal immigration by training state police to enforce immigration laws and cracking down on hiring of illegal workers. Mike Beebe has no plan for fighting illegal immigration ast shown by his response in the debate.
3) When questioned on his past failure to lead the way in killing the grocery tax, Beebe lashes out at Asa by attacking him for not being around to vote on the issue in 2002. Well, yes, at that time Asa was serving as head of the Drug Enforcement Administration, leading the nation?s fight against illegal drugs. Beebe?s angry response gives a clear glimpse of how he handles pressure and challenges to his thinking ? and it highlights the stature gap between the two candidates.
Watch the whole exchange at www.kait8.com and form your own opinions.
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