10th District Candidates Marlinga and James Debate Exclusively on WJR

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ST. CLAIR SHORES, Michigan, October 25, 2022 ~ Republican John James and Democrat Carl Marlinga took the stage at Bruce VFW Post in St. Clair Shores Tuesday for the one and only debate in the race to represent Michigan’s 10^th District in the US Congress.

The debate, which was moderated by 760 WJR’s Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz, demonstrated not just how each candidate was different from the other, but how in ways they differ from their respective political parties.

Marlinga, a former Macomb County prosecutor and judge, set himself seemingly at odds with Democrats on the issues of policing and military funding. “I am a big supporter of the military,” said Marlinga. “I would be a thorn in anybody’s side that sought to limit their power … I am a pro-defense Democrat.“

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October 25, 2022 ~ Republican John James and Democrat Carl Marlinga debate the issues that face the 10th in their bid to become the district’s congressional representative. 760 WJR’s Tom Jordan and Kevin Dietz moderate. Presented by the Association of Mature American Citizens.

(CONTINUED) James, a family businessman and former combat veteran, indicated opposition to the Republican-proposed national ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. “The decision shouldn’t be made in Washington DC,” said James. “It should be made right here at home.”

Also at issue was James’ location of residence. “Mr. James of course lives in Farmington Hills … about 18.6 miles away,” Marlinga told the moderators. “I think you get better representation if the person that represents the community lives in the community.”

James indicated previously that he would move to the district, if elected.

Other topics discussed included the fentanyl epidemic, the economy and associated impact of OPEC, education, gun control, border security, and social media censorship.

Click above to listen to the complete 10^th Congressional District debate.