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Cory Booker, Justin Murphy will debate tonight at 7 PM,

Booker is scheduled to debate Republican Senate candidate Justin Murphy.

Cory Booker, Justin Murphy will debate tonight at 7 PM,
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The New Jersey Globe and Rider University scheduled a debate between Sen. Cory Booker and Republican Senate candidate Justin Murphy for Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. The event is the first debate in New Jersey’s Senate race.

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Cory Booker and Justin Murphy Debate in New Jersey Senate Race

Booker and Republican challenger Justin Murphy debated in New Jersey’s U.S. Senate race, discussing the Iran war and economic issues. Left-leaning outlets cover their policy differences while also highlighting Murphy’s unfamiliarity with some Republican leaders and Cabinet nominees. Center outlets emphasize the candidates’ opposing policy views; one account says Trump dominated the discussion, while another focuses on Iran and the economy.

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