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Campaign 2026: NY-21st Congressional District Candidate Anthony Constantino Town Hall, October 6th, 2026
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In front of a studio audience inside the CBS6 Television Station, Anthony Constantino, GOP nominee in New York's 21st Congressional District, discusses his campaign, and issues impacting residents. Constantino had agreed to six different dates for debates with Democratic nominee Blake Gendebien, but Gendebien declined the invitation, saying his schedule was full. The forum was moderated by Power & Politics host Tom Eschen.
00:00 Debate introduction and Anthony Constantino’s background
02:43 Canada trade tensions and tariffs on farmers
04:46 Iran, fuel prices, and energy policy
06:46 Fuel costs, farm regulations, and environmental allegations
08:53 Diesel exports and potential steps to lower fuel costs
10:58 Iran conflict and national security
11:37 Rural hospitals, Medicaid, and telehealth
16:22 District priorities: broadband and “Operation Overhaul”
18:36 Controversy over remarks about the Akwesasne community
21:49 Border security and immigration
22:49 Farm labor and the H-2A program
24:14 Fort Drum, veterans, and military families
25:18 Epstein files transparency
26:53 Artificial intelligence in government and society
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