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Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood and Chris Backemeyer spar in 1st District debate — Daniel Hartong | ChamberLight
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Rep. Mike Flood and Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer clashed in their only debate for Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District, arguing over the Iran war, trade, tariffs and Flood’s vote for a tax-and-spending law. Their competing positions put the candidates’ records and policy differences before voters ahead of the November election.
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America First Party candidate in the district race; not involved in the debate.
President whose administration’s policies were discussed in the debate.
Former president referenced by Flood in comparisons about Afghanistan and trade.
Libertarian candidate in the district race; not involved in the debate.
ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Former president associated with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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America First Party candidate in the district race; not involved in the debate.
President whose administration’s policies were discussed in the debate.
Former president referenced by Flood in comparisons about Afghanistan and trade.
SHOW 1 MORE SHOW FEWER NS Libertarian candidate in the district race; not involved in the debate.
ALSO MENTIONED Barack Obama, Former president associated with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
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