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AdvertisementMayberry, Mowers discuss COVID-19 response, protests over racismRepublican candidates in 1st District debate over who's best to take on PappasMayberry, Mowers discuss COVID-19 response, protests over racismTHE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. WMUR'S TYLER DUMONT HAS A LOOK AT THE ISSUES THEY TOOK ON. TOPPING TONIGHT'S DEBATE... THE ISSUE PLAGUING AMERICANS EVERYWHERE: THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. BOTH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES WERE ASKED ABOUT MASK- WEARING.        IN MANY AREAS, THEY SEEMED TO AGREE... BUT THE LIGHTNING ROUND REVEALED SOME áPERSONAL DIFFERENCES.  &lt;2;02 -- 2:07 ADAM: "MR. MAYBERRY, WHO DO YOU BELIEVE IS THE MOST GIFTED LEADER IN AMERICA WHO IS NOT A POLITICIAN?"&gt;  &lt;2;10--2;11 MAYBERRY: "THE POPE."&gt;  &lt;2;23--2;28 MOWERS: "I THINK IT'S EVERYONE WHO IS NOT PUTTING THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR US EVERYDAY FOR US - SO EVERYONE WHO WEARS A UNIFORM."&gt; BOTH CANDIDATES SAID THEY DO áNOT BELIEVE SYSTEMIC RACISM EXISTS IN THE UNITED STATES. THEY WERE ALSO ASKED WHAT-- IF ANY -- FEDERAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS THEY'D PROPOSE TO HOLD OFFICERS THAT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE ACCOUNTABLE.  &lt;09;03--09;06 MAYBERRY: "I THINK IT'S A STATE ISSUE - IT'S A LOCAL DEPARTMENT ISSUE."&gt;  &lt;10;35--10;42 MOWERS: "IF ANYTHING, I WOULD SUPPORT PROVIDING MORE FUNDING SO THAT POLICE OFFICERS ARE ABLE TO WORK WITH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS - AS THEY OFTEN DO IN MANY CASES ALREADY."&gt; LATER IN THE DEBATE... CANDIDATE MAYBERRY USED HIS OPPONENT'S OUT-OF-STATE TIES TO ARGUE A DISCONNECT WITH NEW HAMPSHIRE VOTERS. MOWERS SAID MAYBERRY IS JUST UPSET BECAUSE PRESIDENT TRUMP ENDORSED HIM INSTEAD.  &lt;09;13 -- 09;20 MAYBERRY: "THIS IS A NAdvertisementRepublican candidates in 1st District debate over who's best to take on PappasMayberry, Mowers discuss COVID-19 response, protests over racismThe Republican candidates in the race for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District clashed over who would better represent the Granite State in Congress in a debate that aired Wednesday night.&gt;&gt; Download the free WMUR appNeither candidate has run for federal office before, but they both said they are confident they can do a better job protecting New Hampshire's interests than incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas.&gt;&gt; Watch the full debateMatt Mayberry has served as a Dover city councilor, chaired the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and was vice-chairman of the state Republican Party.Matt Mowers served as executive director of the state party, worked on former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2016 presidential campaign and was a senior adviser to President Donald Trump's secretary of state.Much of the debate on WMUR focused on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and what can be done to help people and the economy. Both candidates said they oppose mask mandates or other orders from the government."I hate any kind of federal mandate. I think that's wrong," Mayberry said. "We live in the Live Free or Die state, not the live free and comply state. It’s up to the individual. You provide education, and you make decisions."Mayberry, who said in an interview in June that he didn't wear a mask when he went out, said he does wear a mask when he's in a business that requires one. He also said he believes parts of the state could have been reopened more quickly.Mowers, who attended a Trump rally in New Hampshire where hundreds of people weren't wearing masks, said people must be allowed to make their own choices."I would encourage folks to wear a mask when it makes sense, but I am absolutely opposed to a federal or state mandate for mask wearing," Mowers said. "Ultimately, this is up to individuals to choose their best health care outcomes. We've seen too often when bureaucrats try to make decisions on health care for American families."Mowers added that he did wear a mask at the Trump rally.Both candidates said they largely supported a speedy timeline for development of a vaccine. Mowers said it's important for any vaccine that's developed to be safe, and he questioned whether the Food and Drug Administration would be up to the task."The fact of the matter is I have worked with FDA. They are a bureaucratic organization that often does not make decisions in the best interests of patients, but in the best interest of ensuring they don’t get sued," he said. "We need to change the mindset there. We're beginning to see that right now, because of COVID-19, treatments and therapies that would take five to 10 years are being developed in five to 10 months, because we have interest and we have the political will behind it right now."He said individuals should be allowed to choose whether they want to take a vaccine.Mayberry said a global effort is needed to develop a vaccine."With the FDA trials going forward, this should be an international effort. There are other countries who are developing vaccines, a lot of our allies," he said. "We need to move forward in a quick and aggressive way."That stands in contrast to an announcement Tuesday from the Trump administration that it would not join a global effort to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, in part because the World Health Organization is involved.The debate also focused on racial issues in the country and the ongoing protests over police brutality. Both candidates said they don't believe systemic racism exists in the United States, but they said there are steps that can be taken to respond to the protests.Mowers said police departments around the country could learn from New Hampshire."There are individual issues in police departments across the country, but here in New Hampshire, we could actually be held up as a model, our law enforcement officers and processes, because many of the reforms being talked about in Washington, D.C., are already done here in New Hampshire," he said.Mayberry highlighted his work on the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and praised Gov. Chris Sununu for creating the commission."We need to come together and follow the leadership of Gov. Chris Sununu, who created an independent panel to review this, who appointed me and gave me the mandate of eradicating discrimination here in New Hampshire, and we have done so very well," Mayberry said. "But we need to continue to communicate, educate and adjudicate. And if there's violence involved, the conversation stops."The candidates spent the debate trying to convince Granite Staters that they would best represent them in Congress. Mayberry said Mowers moved back to New Hampshire in January and filed to run weeks later."As you saw from the last hour, I'm not as articulate and as polished as Mr. Mowers, but I want to represent you. I've worked with you for 35 years. I’ve fought for New Hampshire families, and I will continue to do so," Mayberry said. "He bought 12 plaid shirts and says, 'I'm from New Hampshire.' He's poured New Jersey money in, trying to buy a congressional race."Mowers said he has experience working in Washington and can get results."Here's what really matters. We need a new generation of conservative leadership to go down to Washington, D.C., and take on the radical socialist agenda that we see down there," he said. "We need someone who will actually represent the people of New Hampshire, when Chris Pappas has left us behind."As a precaution against COVID-19, the debate aired Wednesday night but was taped Tuesday. Candidates were in separate rooms at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, while the moderator and panelists were at WMUR's studios.View debate by topicRepublicans running in 1st CD say how they will make NH a better place Republicans running in 1st CD say how they have right ideas to help Congress navigate COVID-192020 Granite State Debate: Mayberry asked if spike in COVID-19 cases across country concerns himMowers discusses whether more people should have been allowed at Trump rally in NHRepublicans running in 1st CD say why mask-wearing has become so politicalRepublicans running in 1st CD say whether essential workers should get hazard payRepublicans running in 1st CD say whether they think religious schools should receive public dollarsRepublicans running in 1st CD express their level of concern about current vaccine trial processRepublicans running in 1st CD discuss what Congress’ top expenditure should be with COVID-19Republicans running in 1st CD say how would differ from one another in responding to COVID-19Republicans running in 1st CD on Washington NFL team, Democrat they look forward to working withRepublicans running in 1st CD discuss their thoughts on systemic racismRepublicans running in 1st CD say whether they would support using the Insurrection ActRepublicans running in 1st CD discuss changes they would propose for police trainingRepublicans running in 1st CD say if they support emergency funding for U.S. Postal ServiceRepublicans running in 1st CD discuss their stances on abortionRepublicans running in 1st CD discuss their stances on same-sex marriageMowers says whether there are any areas where President Trump should adjustMayberry says whether he thinks president unfairly influenced primary race with endorsementRepublicans running in 1st CD say if president should be able to order killings of foreign officialsRepublicans running in 1st CD say whether they would support reviving Seabrook projectRepublicans running in 1st CD on president's family separation policy; candidates spar on backgroundRepublicans running in 1st CD discuss appealing across political spectrumRepublicans running in 1st CD deliver closing statementsThe Republican candidates in the race for New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District clashed over who would better represent the Granite State in Congress in a debate that aired Wednesday night.&gt;&gt;AdvertisementNeither candidate has run for federal office before, but they both said they are confident they can do a better job protecting New Hampshire's interests than incumbent U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas.&gt;&gt; Matt Mayberry has served as a Dover city councilor, chaired the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and was vice-chairman of the state Republican Party.Matt Mowers served as executive director of the state party, worked on former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's 2016 presidential campaign and was a senior adviser to President Donald Trump's secretary of state.Much of the debate on WMUR focused on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and what can be done to help people and the economy. Both candidates said they oppose mask mandates or other orders from the government."I hate any kind of federal mandate. I think that's wrong," Mayberry said. "We live in the Live Free or Die state, not the live free and comply state. It’s up to the individual. You provide education, and you make decisions."Mayberry, who said in an interview in June that he didn't wear a mask when he went out, said he does wear a mask when he's in a business that requires one. He also said he believes parts of the state could have been reopened more quickly.Mowers, who attended a Trump rally in New Hampshire where hundreds of people weren't wearing masks, said people must be allowed to make their own choices."I would encourage folks to wear a mask when it makes sense, but I am absolutely opposed to a federal or state mandate for mask wearing," Mowers said. "Ultimately, this is up to individuals to choose their best health care outcomes. We've seen too often when bureaucrats try to make decisions on health care for American families."Mowers added that he did wear a mask at the Trump rally.Both candidates said they largely supported a speedy timeline for development of a vaccine. Mowers said it's important for any vaccine that's developed to be safe, and he questioned whether the Food and Drug Administration would be up to the task."The fact of the matter is I have worked with FDA. They are a bureaucratic organization that often does not make decisions in the best interests of patients, but in the best interest of ensuring they don’t get sued," he said. "We need to change the mindset there. We're beginning to see that right now, because of COVID-19, treatments and therapies that would take five to 10 years are being developed in five to 10 months, because we have interest and we have the political will behind it right now."He said individuals should be allowed to choose whether they want to take a vaccine.Mayberry said a global effort is needed to develop a vaccine."With the FDA trials going forward, this should be an international effort. There are other countries who are developing vaccines, a lot of our allies," he said. "We need to move forward in a quick and aggressive way."That stands in contrast to an announcement Tuesday from the Trump administration that it would not join a global effort to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine, in part because the World Health Organization is involved.The debate also focused on racial issues in the country and the ongoing protests over police brutality. Both candidates said they don't believe systemic racism exists in the United States, but they said there are steps that can be taken to respond to the protests.Mowers said police departments around the country could learn from New Hampshire."There are individual issues in police departments across the country, but here in New Hampshire, we could actually be held up as a model, our law enforcement officers and processes, because many of the reforms being talked about in Washington, D.C., are already done here in New Hampshire," he said.Mayberry highlighted his work on the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights and praised Gov. Chris Sununu for creating the commission."We need to come together and follow the leadership of Gov. Chris Sununu, who created an independent panel to review this, who appointed me and gave me the mandate of eradicating discrimination here in New Hampshire, and we have done so very well," Mayberry said. "But we need to continue to communicate, educate and adjudicate. And if there's violence involved, the conversation stops."The candidates spent the debate trying to convince Granite Staters that they would best represent them in Congress. Mayberry said Mowers moved back to New Hampshire in January and filed to run weeks later."As you saw from the last hour, I'm not as articulate and as polished as Mr. Mowers, but I want to represent you. I've worked with you for 35 years. I’ve fought for New Hampshire families, and I will continue to do so," Mayberry said. "He bought 12 plaid shirts and says, 'I'm from New Hampshire.' He's poured New Jersey money in, trying to buy a congressional race."Mowers said he has experience working in Washington and can get results."Here's what really matters. We need a new generation of conservative leadership to go down to Washington, D.C., and take on the radical socialist agenda that we see down there," he said. "We need someone who will actually represent the people of New Hampshire, when Chris Pappas has left us behind."As a precaution against COVID-19, the debate aired Wednesday night but was taped Tuesday. Candidates were in separate rooms at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, while the moderator and panelists were at WMUR's studios.View debate by topicLoading more articles...

AdvertisementMayberry, Mowers discuss COVID-19 response, protests over racismRepublican candidates in 1st District debate over who's best to take on PappasMayberry, Mowers discuss COVID-19 response, protests over racismTHE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. WMUR'S TYLER DUMONT HAS A LOOK AT THE ISSUES THEY TOOK ON. TOPPING TONIGHT'S DEBATE... THE ISSUE PLAGUING AMERICANS EVERYWHERE: THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC. BOTH REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES WERE ASKED ABOUT MASK- WEARING.        IN MANY AREAS, THEY SEEMED TO AGREE... BUT THE LIGHTNING ROUND REVEALED SOME áPERSONAL DIFFERENCES.  &lt;2;02...

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