Arlington Candidates Debate

I took a lot of video at last night's Arlington County Civic Federation forum at the Virginia Hospital Center auditorium, but for now here are a few samples. Participants included Del. David Englin (D) and challenger Vicki Vasques (R) in the 45th House of Delegates district; Eric Brescia (R), Patrick Hope (D) and Josh Ruebner (G) in the 47th; Del. Bob Brink (D) and Aaron Ringel (R) in the 48th; Del. Adam Ebbin (D) in the 49th; James Lander for School Board; and Jay Fisette (D) and John Reeder (G) for County Board. There were probably about 100 people there last night, with each candidate in the House races getting an opening statement, three questions, and a closing statement. Overall, I didn't hear any major gaffes, but there were some interesting exchanges. I particularly enjoyed the question for the 47th HoD district candidates on where (if at all) they differ from party orthodoxy. Here's a sampling.