Governor’s Debate Preview: Mike Ross Vs. Asa Hutchinson
by October 7, 2014 5:24 am 311 views
Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross will debate tonight, October 7, in Little Rock on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
The hour-long debate will air live statewide at 7 p.m. on KATV Channel 7, in conjunction with KHBS/KHOG Channel 40/29. KAIT Channel 8 in Jonesboro will broadcast the debate on its secondary digital channel. The Ross-Hutchinson forum will also be live-streamed on station web sites.
KATV anchor Scott Inman will moderate the debate. KHBS/KHOG’S Angela Taylor and Talk Business & Politics Roby Brock will serve as panelists asking questions during the debate. Following the debate, representatives of the campaigns will be available for a “spin room” of interviews.
“KATV is excited to bring this important debate to the people of Arkansas. We know that it is our responsibility as a non-partisan news operation to help the voters make an informed decision on November 4th,” said KATV News Director Nick Genty.
Follow the hashtags #argov and #KATVDebate for news leading up to, during and after the Governor’s debate.