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Bishop, Altschuler talk attack ads in debate

Congressman Tim Bishop, left, and his opponent, Randy

Photo credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas | Congressman Tim Bishop, left, and his opponent, Randy Altschuler, pose with student Jennifer Linares after a debate between the two candidates at Hampton Bays High School. (Sept. 24, 2012)

Rep. Tim Bishop and his opponent Randy Altschuler were forced last night in their second debate to confront the pointed attack ads that have so far defined their campaigns.

The candidates for New York's 1st Congressional District, which covers much of Suffolk County, squared off at the Hampton Bays Civic Association-sponsored event, before about 200 people at Hampton Bays High School.

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