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NYS Senate candidates Bob Antonacci and John Mannion debate on the Campbell Conversations

WRVO | By Grant Reeher
Published November 3, 2018 at 5:45 AM EDT
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Republican Bob Antonacci, left, and Democrat john Mannion are running to succeed longtime Sen. John DeFrancisco in the 50th state Senate District

Tuesday's elections could tip control of the New York state Senate to Democrats, which in turn could have a profound inpact on the state's policies, from healthcare to taxes to government ethics and campaign finance. This week,  Grant Reeher moderates a debate between the two candidates running for New York's 50th Senate District, Republican Bob Antonacci and Democrat John Mannion. Both are running to replace longtime Sen. John DeFrancisco, who is retiring from office this year. 

Listen below to hear an additional 15 minutes of the conversation not heard during the broadcast.

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Elections Campbell ConversationsBob AntonacciJohn Mannion50th State Senate District
Grant Reeher
Grant Reeher is a Political Science Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship. He is also creator, host and program director of “The Campbell Conversations” on WRVO, a weekly regional public affairs program featuring extended in-depth interviews with regional and national writers, politicians, activists, public officials, and business professionals.
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