34th State Senate Debate on Bronxtalk

  The above photo was taken just before the debate between incumbent State Senator Jeff Klein and challenger Alessandra Biaggi last night on BronxTalk as host Gary Axelbank is ready at the podium to begin with the questions.  The questions were made up by Mr. Axelbank and his staff from the show, and he also said there were questions from the candidates to each other which were included.

  I expected a hot and heavy exchange between these two candidates as the dialog leading up to the debate had been much of a, you are responsible for those Republicans to be able to control the State Senate. You and the Republicans have held up much needed Democratic progressive and woman's issues by challenger Ms. Biaggi. On the other hand we have heard from incumbent State Senator Jeff Klein that in cooperating with the other side of the isle much needed legislation for the city did indeed get passed through the Republican controlled State Senate. 

  In the debate answers continued to be much along those lines. Both candidates did their best to get their own highlights out, while tamely going after their opponent. The debate is going to air many more times on Bronxnet Television (channel 67 Optimum, or channel 33 FIOS cable systems) in the coming week, or can be seen online at  https://bronxnet.org/watch/videos/5534/ 

Above - After the debate both candidates incumbent Jeff Klein and challenger Alessandra Biaggi with Bronxtalk host Gary Axelbank.

Below - The debate was held at the Bronxnet studio in Lehman College. After the debate many Lehman College student interns were anxious to talk to candidate Alessandra Biaggi.