Senate hopefuls spar live in Nevada
2006-10-16
Source: San Diego Union Tribune
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rss feedNevada voters got a rare view of U.S. Senate candidates directly engaging each other yesterday, with Democratic hopeful Jack Carter calling himself the "last chance to put the brakes on this administration," while Republican incumbent John Ensign played up his Nevada roots and record on state issues.
Carter, the son of former President Jimmy Carter, began the live televised debate with criticism of President Bush on foreign and domestic policies, saying that "my opponent is responsible for this. He has voted with the president 96 percent of the time."
Ensign, seeking a second term, boasted his Nevada roots, environmental efforts and his attempts to stall the federal government's plan to dump nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain. He is leading in most polls and until recent weeks has largely kept a low profile.
Carter, a newcomer to Nevada politics, has struggled to gain attention and appeared frequently with his father. The Las Vegas investment consultant and first-time candidate appeared more comfortable on national issues of war and security. He gave brief answers, including a one word response of "Amen" to Ensign's proposal for tougher laws on sexual predators.
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