New Jersey candidates for governor wage heated debate over Trump and political violence
by Edward Helmore and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#7079A)
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli's face-off reflects tense US political climate over issues including free speech
A key debate between candidates in New Jersey's governor's race descended into acrimony Sunday in a reflection of the tense national political climate over issues including Donald Trump, taxes and energy rates, free speech, immigration, education - and political violence.
Mikie Sherrill, the Democratic candidate and congresswoman who leads by eight points in polling, and Jack Ciattarelli, her Republican opponent, were asked if they would support legislation to label political violence as a hate crime.
The Associated Press contributed reporting
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