To fill the congressional seat formerly held by Jane Harman in the 36th District, a crowded field of candidates was narrowed down to two by the election held on May 17. Under California’s new “jungle primaries” act, those two top vote-getters — Democrat Janice Hahn and Republican Craig Huey — are going mano-a-mano in a runoff election, to be held July 12.
The candidates clashed over tax cuts and government regulation in the AirTalk studio in what's expected to be their only debate before next week's election.
Huey accused Hahn of peddling "fantasy economics" while Hahn said her Republican rival would protect big business at the expense of middle-class workers.
The debate was marked by a few testy exchanges — Hahn said Huey is out of touch with the district, and Huey told Hahn at one point, "Just tell the truth."
Turnout at next week's election is expected to be light, and the campaigns have been struggling to get voters' attention.
Guests
Janice Hahn, Los Angeles City Councilwoman and Democratic candidate for 36th district congressional seat
Craig Huey, business consultant, political commentator and Republican candidate for 36th district congressional seat
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