On Tuesday October 23rd, incumbent Republican Patrick McHenry and Democrat David Wilson Brown held their lone debate ahead of the election in North Carolina's 10th Congressional district. It took place at Highland Brewing in Asheville and was sponsored by the Council of Independent Business Owners (CIBO). The 10th was heavily redrawn earlier this decade during the last round of redistricting. It stretches west from the Charlotte suburbs to Polk County - with a narrow portion that juts north in Buncombe County that includes most of Asheville and Black Mountain. McHenry is seeking an 8th term in office.
Early voting in North Carolina runs until November 3rd. You can find a polling place near you here. Election Day is November 6th. Those who did not register to vote by the October 12th deadline can still vote but only during the early voting period. They will not be able to vote on Election Day.
0:00 - Introduction
0:53 - Opening statements
5:33 - If elected, would you support retaining the tax cuts passed in the current Congress and signed by President Donald Trump?
8:54 - What do you think of any possible impeachment of President Donald Trump if Democrats control Congress after this election?
12:17 - What is your view on immigration reform and President Trump's proposed Mexican border wall?
16:40 - What is your opinion on the use of tariffs by the Trump administration regarding trade?
21:38 - What role should Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) play in law enforcement and should the agency be disbanded?
25:29 - Would you stop the caravan of immigrants in Central America that is coming toward the U.S. or not?
29:31 - Name a proposal from the opposing party that you could support and explain why
33:02 - Who would you support as the next speaker of the House should your party be in power come January?
37:51 - What is your comprehensive energy plan for the U.S. going forward?
42:18 - What question would you like to ask your opponent?
52:08 - Closing statements