Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska and Republican Nick Begich have faced off in a wide-ranging debate
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska and her main rival for the state's only House seat, Republican Nick Begich, faced off in a wide-ranging debate late Thursday, touching on topics including support for Ukraine, abortion and guns.
On a foreign policy issue, Peltola said it's important the U.S. support Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Peltola, who has made reproductive rights a key issue in her campaign, said politicians have no business being part of the discussion. On the issue of guns — protecting schools and gun rights — both talked about the importance of gun safety and responsible ownership. Guns are common in Alaska, where hunting is part of the way of life.
Begich said competitive youth shooting leagues help train young people about gun safety and responsible ownership and is something that should continue to be invested in. “I think that it’s important that we are really intentional about making sure that everybody benefits from the programs that we work on,” she said.“No matter where you started in life, no matter who you are, what community you're a part of, what ethnic group you're part of, what religion you have, it’s important because that’s the promise of America,” he said.
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