9th District debate focuses on war in Iraq, energy

By Ben Zion Hershberg
bhershberg@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. —The candidates in the 9th District congressional race argued about energy policy, immigration and other national issues during a televised debate last night.

Through much of the one-hour session in the studio of WTIU Television, Republican incumbent Mike Sodrel and his Democratic challenger Baron Hill criticized each other's positions over the years.

Libertarian candidate Eric Schansberg often urged the public to vote for him, rather than the major-party candidates. "I hope you will listen and say it's time for a real change," he said.

Last night's debate was an early round in a contest that is drawing national attention as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of the House.

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