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Democrats in Virginia governor's race face off in 2nd debate

The hour-long event held at a hotel in Bristol showcased the diverse styles and perspectives of the field that voters will winnow next month.
Credit: David Crigger/Bristol Herald Courier via AP
Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, left, listens as Del. Lee Carter speaks during a debate held in Bristol, Va., on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Democratic candidates for Virginia governor have met for their second debate, sparring over policing and economic development. 

The hour-long event held at a hotel in Bristol showcased the diverse styles and perspectives of the field that voters will winnow next month.

In one of the sharpest exchanges, self-described socialist Del. Lee Carter attacked the massive incentives the state offered to lure Amazon's second headquarters to northern Virginia.

Former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, widely considered the Democratic front-runner, shot back. McAuliffe said he wrote the Amazon bid and was proud of it.

Democratic voters will pick their nominee in a June 8 primary.

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