And we are back. Let's get straight into the debate. Here we go!
1:45: The pace is fast and furious as the candidates throw well crafted lobs at each others. Ladenberg attacks McKenna for lack of results while Rob counters stats and lobs a few at John. Back and forth.
1:50: Oh snap! Ladenberg just called McKenna a publicity hound neglecting his duty as AG. McKenna counters going after how John is a friend of trial lawyers. This is a cracker of a welterweight bout.
1:55: McKenna defends his record on consumer protection. Ladenberg attack McKenna saying, "I am not in the business to make myself look good... He has issued more press release than indictments." McKenna counters: "John, if you really cared, you would of showed up at one our press conferences!"
2:00: Question of McKenna to Ladenberg; "In your home county of Pierce County, you didn't need even win the primary race. Why is that?"
2:05: Ladenberg turn: "Recently the BIAW was charged... will you decline to address the matters because of conflict of interest?"
2:10: Ladenberg attacks McKenna for not doing a better job investigating "big oil." Ladenberg attacked McKenna for grandstanding: "When you want to search a crack house, you don't throw a press conference." McKenna defends his record.
2:15: I can't keep up with this debate. Too many one liners.
2:20: Now onto the question of the tribal agreement made by the state. Ladenberg discusses his opposition to gambling in the state and fought against the tribes. McKenna states that it is not an attorney's job to get involved in policy.
2:25: A odd question: "Who is you favoriate Attorney General?" McKenna: "Slade Gordon."
2:30: McKenna talks about his task forces taking credit much of the success. Ladenberg says that McKenna is taking credit for what he as a legislator and public official help bring.
Closing arguments: Ladenberg attacks McKenna for a lack of courtroom and other experience as a administrator. Also,discusses his leadership qualities. Say the difference between being a "prosecutor and a politician." McKenna discusses his track record of success with the programs tasked him by the Legislature.
No rest for the weary, we have the OSPI debate up next!
