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VIDEO: Highlights From Ellison-Fields Debate at Minnesota State Fair

The candidates discussed a wide range of issues at a forum sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio.

 
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(left to right) Chris Fields and Rep. Keith Ellison take part in a debate Wednesday at the State Fair sponsored by Minnesota Public Radio.
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Why they're running
Creating jobs
Past policies
Tax policy
Getting things done
North Minneapolis and the achievement gap
Healthcare reform
Representation and money in government
Favorite economists

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Republican challenger Chris Fields met at the State Fair on Wednesday for a spirited debate about who would be the best person to serve the 5th District in the U.S. House.

With the audience cheering, booing and catcalling, the candidates discussed their stances on issues such as tax policy, healthcare reform and job creation.

The nine videos above contain highlights from the debate arranged by topic. Check out what the candidates had to say and then share your thoughts in the comments below.

Click here to watch the full debate.

Related Topics: 2012 election, Chris FIelds, Great Minnesota Get-Together, Keith Ellison, Minnesota State Fair, election 2012, and participate 2012

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RP45241

11:10 am on Thursday, August 30, 2012

Both were shaky, Ellison more than Fields...

Michael Rose

11:17 am on Thursday, August 30, 2012

Curious to hear from others who were there (or folks watching our videos) about who they thought was better yesterday...

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James Warden

4:01 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012

We just posted another story from the debate about Fields demanding that Ellison release his tax returns. Check it out, and tell us what you think.

http://hopkins.patch.com/articles/video-poll-fields-demands-ellison-release-tax-forms

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RP45241

3:56 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012

Ellison has done nothing for the district in my 3 years here!!...can someone please let me know what he has done so far?? His website is useless...

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