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The Point: Democrat Robert Zimmerman, Republican George Santos battle it out to replace retiring Rep. Tom Suozzi

October 23, 2022 / 12:37 PM EDT / CBS New York

Zimmerman, Santos face off on "The Point with Marcia Kramer"

The Point

Republican George Santos and Democrat Robert Zimmerman are battling it out to replace retiring Rep. Tom Suozzi in New York's 3rd congressional district, which includes voters on Long Island and in parts of Queens.

Watch Parts 1 and 2 of their debate moderated by Marcia Kramer in the video players below:

The Point: Democrat Robert Zimmerman, Republican George Santos debate - Part 1

The Point: Democrat Robert Zimmerman, Republican George Santos debate - Part 2

Your Point

Residents in NY-3 have strong views about the problems in the nation and their district. They're weighing in this week.

Your Point: Voters in NY-3 weigh in on the big issues

Exclamation Point

Zimmerman and Santos answer questions from voters in a conversation exclusively on CBS News New York.

Exclamation Point: Voters in NY-3 question candidates running for Congress

"The Point with Marcia Kramer" airs every Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on CBS2, right after "Face the Nation." Then turn to CBS News New York at noon for an extended conversation in the "Exclamation Point."

Marcia Kramer

Marcia Kramer joined CBS News New York in 1990 as an investigative and political reporter. Prior to CBS2, she was the City Hall bureau chief at the New York Daily News.

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