CSP Had Guinta "on his heels for much of the debate"

by: Dean Barker

Wed Oct 13, 2010 at 05:38:00 AM EDT

For example, when asked by a panelist whether he supported $2 million in federal funding for a local transportation project favored by the business community, Guinta said he was concerned that the proposal might not be effective.

Shea-Porter said she was in favor and noted that Guinta hadn't directly answered the question.

"I support the notion of trying ..." Guinta responded, before being cut off.

"Do you support the project?" she asked again.

"Carol, we have a situation where we have debt and deficit ..."

"Do you support the project?"

"I'm being asked to spend more money without knowing whether it's going to be profitable ..."

"We'll take that as a 'No,'" Shea-Porter snapped as the moderator, positioned between the candidates, looked on.