California House debate: McCarthy, Democratic challenger get personal over immigration, inflation
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- 28 Oct 2022
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., traded barbs with Democratic challenger Marisa Wood on Wednesday in their one and only debate.
McCarthy is running against Wood, a junior high school teacher, for the 20th Congressional District seat. McCarthy has been a member of Congress since 2007, while Wood is running on a ticket emphasizing her lack of time in politics.
The pair got personal with their criticisms on Wednesday night when McCarthy said he has "never faced somebody this liberal before in this campaign."
"What we really need is somebody that has a voice that can represent the entire Central Valley," he said.
"I'm sorry, but were you referring to me when you said you've never had a lib--?" Wood responded. "Was that a reference to me?"
"Yes, ma'am," McCarthy replied.
The debate highlighted the contrast of their platforms on immigration.
Wood was asked for reaction to McCarthy's GOP plan for curbing illegal immigration. While Wood said she agreed with the Republican Party's concern for border security, she drew a line at building a wall on the border. Read More...
