What to expect in John Bel Edwards-David Vitter televised debate Tuesday night: 'The gloves will be
David Vitter and John Bel Edwards will go toe to toe Tuesday night in the first televised debate during their runoff election for governor, with clearly drawn battle lines.
All signs indicate that Sen. Vitter will focus on Rep. Edwards’ Democratic voting record during his eight years in the state House while Edwards will want to keep attention squarely faced on questions about Vitter’s character, including the prostitution scandal.
Louisiana Public Broadcasting will air the one-hour event live at 7 p.m. statewide.
Following the format from the 2003 runoff debate — the last time gubernatorial candidates went head-to-head — the two men will ask some questions directly of each other. It’s quite possible the candidates will be forced to go off script in a decisive fashion, as has happened in past LPB runoff debates.
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