Republicans Tom Emmer and Marty Seifert squared off in a nearly two hour debate on Thursday night. The candidates discussed a wide range of issues including the state budget, state's rights and electability. The moderator, Bill Butler, had his moments but overall it was a pretty solid debate.
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