Kerrey, Fischer meet in final debate for Nebraska Senate seat
U.S. Senate candidates Democrat Bob Kerrey and Republican Deb Fischer met for their third and final debate Monday, Oct. 1 at the NET studios in Lincoln, Neb. There was a plethora of social media commentary from all sides of the political aisle; we focus on four main topics here.
Almost showtime! Debate starts at 7pmCT, live on NET1/HD, NET Radio and streaming online at netnebraska.org #NESEN http://pic.twitter.com/4VZDKDRRBob Kerrey
Much of the criticism surrounding Democratic candidate Bob Kerrey during the campaign has focused on his "outsider" status; the former Nebraska governor and Senator has lived in New York for the past 11 years. Some online commenters also said his debate performance was angry, while others found him snobby:
Bob still railing on #BBA! "How r u gonna cut a trillion $?" Stop adding govt programs Bob! @DebFischer2012 @KerreyBob #NESEN #cspan2012
@kerreybob "loves his neighbors." Uh, what are their names again? Sorry, I'm new here. #nesenDeb Fischer
Overall, people found the opposite to be true for Republican candidate Deb Fischer, a state senator from Valentine, Neb., saying she seemed distant and vague - more than one commenter compared her to a robot:
#NESEN how will you insure those with pre-existing conditions? @DebFischer2012 didn't answer the question. Please start answering!
@stephenosberg: Deb Fisher's saying nothing and she's not even saying nothing well. #NESENAnd the winner is ...
In the end, people were pretty split on who they thought won the debate, though Kerrey seemed to have the edge:
@NETNewsNebraska @kerreybob is winning. He's got specific examples and all we get from @DebFischer2012 is the #FischerSlogan #NESEN- @NETNewsNebraska Bob Kerrey. Deb Fischer doesn't seem to understand the questions, or is giving surface answers on purpose--very strange
