They took part in a debate hosted by the open Debate Coalition, this this is one hour and 15 minutes. I had and Program Director for the open debate. Welcome to the first open debate for u. S. Senate. Were in orlando for the last seven days where the 900 questions were submitted by people across florida nation. Over 400,000 votes were cast on mine. Tonight, all questions for republican congressmen are going to come from the 30 question that received the most votes from people like you. Tonight we have two cuttingedge moderators and benny johnson. And they they average about 35 million unique viewers every month. We also have maria on hand to deliver one of the voter questions. She she is founder of the blog, linda latino. Org. Well even even have a cameo from the hollywood celebrity. Tonight, we have fiery debaters who are each leading in numerous polls and their respective primaries because of their political smarts. Thisll be a nonprecedented matchup, something people will be talking
Today primary voters went to the polls in five states, connecticut, rhode island, maryland, delaware and pennsylvania. We have live Election Night results and analysis and live candidate speeches beginning in a half hour on cspan. Today two senators discussed the constitutional role of the u. S. Senate in confirming judicial nominees including nominees to the Supreme Court. Democrat Patrick Leahy and republican orrin hatch, both members of the Judiciary Committee, discussed their views on judicial nominations and Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland hosted by the Edward Kennedy institute. This is just under an hour. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations]. [inaudible conversations] good morning. On behalf of the edward m. Kennedy institute for the United States senate, i welcome all of to you the kennedy caucus room. For this timely and important discussion of the senates role, its advice and consent role in connection with the president s lifetime appointment of individu