Lugar v. Moudock (In Their Own Words)
Both incumbent U.S. Senator Richard Lugar and Republican primary challenger Richard Mourdock declared victory in tonight’s GOP debate.
In the debate sponsored by the Indiana Debate Commission and broadcast all over the state incumbent Richard Lugar and challenger State Treasurer Richard Mourdock both said felt the debate put the campaign momentum in their direction.
The two men touched on jobs, energy and foreign policy. While agreed for the most part with each other they split over ethanol and when America should go it alone with its foreign policy.
You can view the entire debate at the Indiana Debate Commission’s website.
The two candidates spoke to media for approximately 10 minutes following the debate. Indy Politics has embedded those interviews below in the order in which they occurred.
Leon-Tailored Interview: Richard Mourdock
Leon-Tailored Interview: Richard Lugar
A recent poll by Howey Politics Indiana and DePauw University gave Lugar a seven point lead over Mourdock, 42-35, but more than 20% of the voters were still undecided in the race.
