Policy ideals highlight debate (Capito/Callaghan)

[Lasher]

MARTINSBURG — A string of stark disagreements filled the hourlong debate between congressional incumbent U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and her Democratic challenger, Mike Callaghan on Wednesday evening.

Conflicting policy ideals highlighted the differences between the two candidates — conflicts that turned personal before the event was over. Issues at the forefront for both panelists and audience members were the war in Iraq and national security issues — along borders, in schools and in communities across the state.

Callaghan, a Richwood native, maintained his position that American troops should not have been in Iraq from the beginning, a sentiment expressed years ago by U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-.Va. "We’ve got quite a mess over there," he said. "We need to bring our brave men and women home over time."

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A former federal prosecutor, Callaghan said his own values are those of faith, community and integrity — values he feels have been lacking in America. Callaghan said the country has lost its moral compass.

"It’s time for a change," he said. "I’m an instrument of change."

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[Hubert Flottz]

1. My little birdie told me, that people have been calling in about ...

how "mean" Mike was to poor little old Shellie.

"Other callers said he did a wonderful job and she was
on the defense. Looks like he has a real chance to beat her."

Debate can be seen Sunday at 7 on PBS

[Lasher]

2. I suppose that's at 7 PM?

Thanks for the scoop.

[shortcake]

3. Who's managing

Callahan's campaign?