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Churchill: Blake Gendebien is playing the 21st race way too safe — Robert Smullen | ChamberLight
News / Local News / Times Union 4 min read ▼ Bad look for Constantino
Anthony Constantino said he wanted to debate but objected to WNYT’s participation in the consortium’s proposed event.
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
— Credibility Source credibility: not rated 65 Neutrality Story neutrality: 65 out of 100, some tilt CENTER-RIGHT LEAN Center-Right
Columnist Chris Churchill argues that Blake Gendebien should debate Anthony Constantino, criticizing both candidates for declining debate invitations and also faulting Josh Riley for avoiding a debate. Churchill contrasts their choices with Paul Tonko’s agreement to debate and says debates serve voters and democratic accountability.
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
— Credibility NOT RATED Source credibility: not rated 65 Neutrality SOME TILT Story neutrality: 65 out of 100
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People in this story 8 AC Republican candidate who declined a media consortium’s debate offer
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Representative praised for agreeing to debate
State assemblyman whose primary debate with Constantino is cited
Republican candidate scheduled to debate Paul Tonko
State senator who agreed to debate Josh Riley
Representative identified as the current representative of the 21st District
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Representative praised for agreeing to debate
RS State assemblyman whose primary debate with Constantino is cited
SHOW 3 MORE SHOW FEWER RA Republican candidate scheduled to debate Paul Tonko
PO State senator who agreed to debate Josh Riley
Representative identified as the current representative of the 21st District
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