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Bill Magnarelli and Rick Zaccaria on the Campbell Conversations

Democrat Bill Magnarelli, left, and Republican Rick Zaccaria, right, speak with Campbell Conversations host Grant Reeher

In the final segment of the Campbell Conversation joint interviews with candidates, host Grant Reeher speaks with the candidates for New York State's 129th Assembly seat:  Democrat Incumbent Bill Magnarelli and Republican challenger Rick Zaccaria.  The two debate the Common Core, fracking, the state's business climate, and what it takes to be an effective legislator. 

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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