Recap of the second and final gubernatorial debate

Governor Eric Holcomb, Democratic Candidate Woody Myers, and Libertarian Candidate Donald Rainwater showed their differences in how certain topics should be addressed.

One of the most polarizing topics was the legalization of Marijuana.

The final time in a debate.

In the previous debate, covid-19 was a topic that came up regularly.

But this time candidates were asked to adress several other hot issues.

Governor eric holcomb..

Democratic candidate wmyers andn candidate donald rainwater showed their differences on how certain topics should be addressed.

One of the most polarizing topics was the legalization of marijuana.

"we have the ability to create new agricultural..

Manufacturing and retail opportunities for hoosier business owners just by legalizing and decriminalizing cannabis."-rainwater while rainwater is in full support of legalization..

Democratic candidate woody myers took a more moderate approach.

"it is time to legalize simple possession of cannabis in the state of indiana.

It makes no sense to be on the boarder between indiana and illinois and walk across the boarder and become a criminal.

It is also time for us to legalize medical marijuana."- myers as for governor holcomb..

He feels it not up to states to regulate drugs that are federally illegal.

He thinks more research needs to be done before action is taken.

"it's just like any other controlled substance or drug that needs to be approved.

In the mean time there are alternatives to those who are in pain i'm not against researching this medically but it needs to be done before we can respond in an intelligent way."- holcomb another hot button issue that was brought up was police reform and racial inequality.

This is in issue governor eric holcomb says he will be creating a new cabinet position for.

"they will be in charge of making sure that we remove any barriers..

That we remove any hurdles and address those gaps."-holcomb as for candidate myers he feels more oversight of law enforcement is part of solving the problem.

"we need oversight of that very small percentage of officers that don't follow policy where accusations have been made."- myers candidate rainwater reiterated his stance on decriminalizing of marijuana..

It's something he feels will fix racial bias in our justice system.

We can start by decriminalizing cannabis and getting people out of jail and out of prison who are simply there because they possessed a plant."-rainwater and much like their positions on these polorizing topics..

Each candidate has their own priority if elected.

"as governor my number one issue will always be public safety period.

Under that umbrella we will public health criminal justice reform those things that keep hoosiers safe."-myers "i believe that the biggest issue today is are you experiencing government by your consent."-rain water.

"the biggest issue i think facing the state of indiana and every other state in the nation is how we are able to skill up our workforce."-holcomb.

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