Hill, Sodrel direct in debate

By Dick Kaukas
dkaukas@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

U.S. Rep. Mike Sodrel and Democrat Baron Hill criticized one another's campaigns but avoided personal attacks in a radio debate that aired last night.

Sodrel, R-9th District, is seeking re-election to the seat he won from Hill two years ago. The third candidate in the race is Libertarian Eric Schansberg.

The Sodrel-Hill debate -- Schansberg did not participate -- was recorded Monday afternoon and broadcast on WAVG 1450 AM at 6 p.m. It was their third joint appearance of the campaign.

A few of the exchanges between the two candidates were direct.

At one point, Sodrel asked Hill, "Why do you think it's relevant to this race to be calling me 'Millionaire Mike?' " -- a reference to Sodrel's successful trucking business.

Hill answered, "Well, you are a millionaire, Mike, and that's just the fact. People have an opportunity to know you're a millionaire."

Read more on the debate at the Courier-Journal.com