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Tim Bishop, Randy Altschuler praise each other in debate

Both the incumbent U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop and

Both the incumbent U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop and his challenger Randy Altschuler give closing remarks in a debate at the Fairfield community in St. James. Videographer: Jessica Rotkiewicz (Oct. 1, 2012) (October 1, 2012 5:13 PM)

It was harder than usual Monday to distinguish the platforms of Rep. Tim Bishop (D-Southampton) and his Republican opponent, Randy Altschuler.

Specific questions and a tightly controlled format led the 1st Congressional District candidates -- in their fifth debate in nine days -- to agree often and again avoid personal attacks.

In fact, for the first time in this campaign, Bishop and...

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