Live blog: Congressional candidates Sean Bielat and Joe Kennedy III debate
The second debate between candidates for the Fourth Congressional District was held Oct. 10 at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. It was co-sponsored by MassInc, publisher of Commonwealth Magazine.
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#JoeK3 backers chanting "let's go Joe!" outside, #Bielat folks holding pithy signs, incl. "No Joe," and "CameNot" #mapoli #4thdist #debateby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 7:40:10 PM -

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RT @BradMarston: With @seanbielat supporters in Fall River be for #ma4 debate #mapoli p.twimg.com
by Sean Bielat via twitter 10/10/2012 7:46:02 PM -

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www.seanforcongress.com No TV coverage, but today's debate can be viewed online at 4 pm ET. -- Team Bielat #MA4by Sean Bielat via twitter 10/10/2012 7:51:17 PM -


@MassINC debate filing up with supporters #MaPoli #ma4 p.twimg.com
by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 7:52:21 PM -
#Bielat, #JoeK3 backers filing into UMass building ahead of debate, we're scheduled to get going in about 10 #mapoli #4thdistby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 7:52:24 PM -

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#Bielat press aide spotted in auditorium; methinks the candidates are drawing near #mapoli, #4thdistby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 7:59:09 PM -


RT @Will_Richmond: The panel is seated and ready to begin the #ma04 debate in #FallRiver on the American Dream. p.twimg.com
by HNNow via twitter 10/10/2012 7:59:14 PM -
Former Cong Kennedy just joked with the crowd, "do you want me to debate him or not?" #MA4 #MAPoliby ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:02:08 PM -
Room pretty packed for #Ma4 debate. By the number of campaign stickers, it's clear there are not a lot of undecideds in the room #Mapoliby ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:03:48 PM -
Getting ready to take the stage for the @MassINC @CommonWealthMag debate. Catch it streamed live here: www.massinc.org #ma4 #mapoliby Joe Kennedy via twitter 10/10/2012 8:04:05 PM -
#JoeK2 is on hand, his son & #Bielat expected soon #mapoli #4thdistby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:04:21 PM -
Candidates Bielat and Kennedy have taken their seats. Former candidate David Steinhof entered the room as well. #Ma4 #MAPoliby ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:06:56 PM -
#Bielat, #JoeK3 have entered, shaken hands, ready to draw swords #MAPoli #MA4by TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:06:56 PM -


Home-made sign sums it up. There is only ONE qualified candidate in this race. #tcot #MA4 p.twimg.com
by Sean Bielat via twitter 10/10/2012 8:07:15 PM -

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think I see David Steinhof, 1 of #Bielat 's primary opp.s, sitting in the second row: time heals all wounds #MApoli #MA4by TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:11:42 PM -


#Ma4 candidates listening to Nicholas Donohue of Nellie Mae Foundation #mapoli p.twimg.com
by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:13:07 PM -
#Umass_Dartmouth chancellor Divina Grossman delivering opening remarks #mapoli #MA4by TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:14:40 PM -
UMass Chancellor speaking now #ma4debateby CommonWealthMag via twitter 10/10/2012 8:15:11 PM -
#Umass_Dartmouth prof Michael Goodman, moderator, at the mic laying out ground rules/format we will have a "lightning round" #MA4 #MApoliby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:16:41 PM -
#Bielat and #JoeK3 both get loud ovations at opening bell; no more cheering aloud #MApoli #MA4by TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:17:49 PM -
First question on American Dream in #MA4 debateby ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:18:05 PM -
The panel of journalists asking the candidates questions are from the Fall River Herald News and the Taunton Daily Gazette, as well as former Globe reporter Bruce Mohl, now editor of MassInc's CommonWealth magazine. MassInc is a co-sponsor of the debate. -
RT @ProfessorU: First question on American Dream in #MA4 debateby CommonWealthMag via twitter 10/10/2012 8:19:57 PM -
Bielat notes that Fall River has second deepest port in state and can be used commercially to a greater extent with federal assistance #MA4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:20:59 PM -
#Bielat says he'd work for constituent service, south coast rail if elected #MA4 #MApoliby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:21:25 PM -
Kennedy talks about a pro growth environment for areas on south coast to thrive #ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:22:27 PM -
Kennedy says Bielat has made different choices by embracing the Ryan budget #ma4 #Mapoliby ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:23:06 PM -
#Kennedy says he's for simpler tax code, "smarter" biz environment regulations #MA4 #MApoliby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:23:32 PM -
Question from @AaronFrechette of the Fall River Herald News on a manufacturing climate in #Ma4 #Mapoliby ProfessorU via twitter edited by Teresa Hanafin, Boston.com 10/10/2012 8:23:41 PM -
Bielat calls for stimulus via tax relief to spur growth and making the regulatory environment predictable #Ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:25:50 PM -
Kennedy talking about inefficiencies in labor market and how workforce development can assist #Ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:27:18 PM -
Bielat makes a distinction between what government can properly provide and what markets can provide #ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:27:47 PM -
#Kennedy #Bielat staking out familiar positions on govs role (or lack thereof) in job creation #MApoli #MA4by TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:28:28 PM -
Bruce Mohl asking about the different trajectories of the candidates. Notes Kennedy's personal wealth, Bielat's relative lack thereof #ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:28:54 PM -
. @BruceMohl Q for both candidates: what in your personal background makes you better than your opponent to represent #ma4 voters?by CommonWealthMag via twitter 10/10/2012 8:29:28 PM -
Kennedy again raises Bielat's support for Ryan budget. Says his support "not reflective of a society where we are all in this together" #ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:35:18 PM -
Kennedy reiterates support for Affordable Care Act #aca #ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:36:30 PM -
#JoeK3 hits #Bielat for support of #Ryan_budget; #Bielat says his support is mischaracterized #MA4 #MApoliby TAGlobe via twitter 10/10/2012 8:36:30 PM -
Kennedy calls for repeal of medical device tax in #ACA #Ma4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:37:02 PM -
Bielat on Obamacare: "It's gotta go." #MA4by ProfessorU via twitter 10/10/2012 8:37:20 PM -
Q on affordable care act: Kennedy supports; says there's places he'd tweak like medical devices tax.by CommonWealthMag via twitter 10/10/2012 8:38:33 PM