Treadwell, Gillibrand face off in Poughkeepsie

We’ll air a Gillibrand-Treadwell debate Thursday evening, produced by WMHT — but the two faced off for the first time last night in Poughkeepsie.

According to the Glens Falls Post-Star the key flashpoint was taxes. Sandy Treadwell, the Republican challenger, claimed that Gillibrand voted for “the largest tax increase in American history.”

Gillibrand said that wasn’t true — and after the debate staffers for the two politicians continued the debate.

“You can repeat a lie over and over again, but it still doesn’t make it true,” [Gillibrand spokeswoman Jess] Fassler said.

Their race has drawn a bit more ink as the final weeks of the campaign tick down. NCPR will simulcast WMHT’s debate (co-sponsored with the Albany Times-Union) Thursday at 9pm.

And thanks to WMHT for letting us share the program with our audience.