Among the issues he discussed were the elimination of pork-barrel spending, his proponency for ending dependence on foreign oil through off-shore drilling and alternative energy, his support for winning the war in Iraq in order to focus on defeating terrorism in Afghanistan, and issues pertaining to foreign trade and engaging in non-isolationist trade economics.
Hackett also spoke about the debate with his opponent, incumbent Chris Carney, that will take place on WVIA public broadcast on October 30th. Hackett says is pushing for more debates, and Mark Harris, spokesman for the Hackett camp, says, “There needs to be more forums for people to engage with the candidates.”
The Carney campaign is “not consenting to any further debates at this time,” according to Carney spokesperson Rebecca Gale.
Tomorrow, Hackett and his wife Ramah will make their way through Forest City, Montrose, and Tunkhannock.
“We’re very grateful to the people of Honesdale for having us here,” said Hackett. We actually come here often, and it’s a terrific community.”