Local Congressional debate video

posted Oct 17, 2008

Here are a few clips from the last night's Buhrmaster-Tonko debate for the 21st Congressional District (McNulty's seat) on WMHT.

In this clip, Paul Tonko reacts to Jim Buhrmaster's characterization of Tonko as a "career politician" who's part of a dysfunctional system:

Two more clips -- about Buhrmaster's support of George W. Bush and Congressional term limits -- after the jump...

Buhrmaster responding to a question about whether his support of George W. Bush in 2004 was a mistake:

Buhrmaster calls for Congressional term limits:

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Did they discuss gun control? Specifically, whether or not Tonko should relinquish his bronzing gun? I'm not even joking when I tell you that I saw the video still on clip number 1 and wondered who the black guy was.

... said Pantaloons on Oct 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM | link

Both Paul Tonko and Jerry Jennings are members of "Albany Tan 365" - a salon specializing in making men over age 50 look completely ridiculous.

... said Barold on Oct 17, 2008 at 2:10 PM | link

Buhrmaster is wearing an American flag pin, so he is clearly more patriotic and qualified of the two candidates.

... said Rob on Oct 23, 2008 at 10:43 AM | link

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