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Gubernatorial candidates square off in second debate

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It wasn't quite the "knock-down-drag-out" debate we saw Tuesday night between the Presidential Candidates.

But the men vying to become Indiana Governor did their share of sparring Wednesday at Notre Dame.

The debate featured a former Speaker of the Indiana House, a Congressman, and a former reality Star.

Some folks in the audience say it was a good debate.

"I really enjoyed it very much. I think all three candidates had great ideas in what they can do for the state. I think it opened up a lot of the problems that we still have and it gave me an insight about what's going on down state," says Jim Lorence, who was in the audience.

The candidates: Republican Mike Pence, Democrat John Gregg, and Libertarian Roupert Boneham, discussed a number of issues during their second debate.

Everything from the state's retirement fund to higher education to taxes.

It didn't come without some attacks.

"To be candid, no more than do you show up any more, you wouldn't even be a showhorse, you'd bout be down to being a one trick pony," said Gregg about Pence.

Later in the debate, Pence said this about Gregg, "In five out of the six years you were Speaker of the House, Indiana ran a deficit."

Even with the attacks, those in the audience say the candidates still did a pretty good job of answering questions.

"It's their chance to attack eachother so that's gonna happen, but I think for the most part they did a good job of staying focused, but you're gonna get some jabs in there," said audience member, Chris Grobe.

Later in the debate, Boneham made the point that if elected he'd like to bring more decision-making power to local county governments.

"The way that we grow our state is by empowering our counties," said Boneham.

Some undecided voters say after the 60 minutes were up... they had a better idea of who they want to vote for.

"I felt like some were more prepared than others, so it was a lot easier once I heard what everyone had to say tonight," says audience member Allyssa Phillip.

The candidates will square off one more time on October 25th in Fort Wayne.

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