The story in brief
The Floridian reports that U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos and Democratic challenger Jennifer Jenkins debated affordability, health care, Amendment 3, social welfare and veterans’ issues in Florida’s 8th Congressional District. They offered competing explanations for economic pressures and proposals, with Haridopolos touting federal tax changes and Jenkins criticizing the administration’s policies. The article also recounts their differing views on beach redevelopment and federal funding. Jenkins canceled a planned debate watch party, citing technical problems; the excerpt provides no evidence that the cancellation reflected the debate’s outcome.