Tallahassee's Capital Tiger Bay Club held a debate on Monday, May 18 featuring most of the Republican Candidates for the Second Congressional District. When it came to the issues, the 6 contenders agreed far more than they disagreed.
Among the few points of divergence, all but one of the candidates favored congressional term limits. But on nearly everything else, the six candidates were very similarly disposed. Especially in the matter of loyalty to President Donald Trump.
Audie Rowell: "I think he has charted a bold, America First program. I'm very in support of that."
Keith Gross: "I support the president 100%!"
Evan Power: "I'm a Trump/Reagan Republican."
Austin Rogers: "I am unabashedly, unequivocally pro-Trump."
Jim Norton: "We're all America First!"
There was but one flashpoint during the debate. Jim Norton called Austin Rogers' Florida residency into question and Rogers fought back.
Rogers: "Okay, so I was in Alexandria for 3 years. Is Faulkner home for you? Is Alabama home for you? I don't think so."
Norton: "My home is in Port St. Joe, Florida and it's not Alexandria, Virginia."
Rogers: "I would never call Alabama your home!"
In true bi-partisan spirit, the Tiger Bay Club will host a future debate for the Democratic candidates running in the Second Congressional District, the state's largest.
