Booker, Lonegan take aim in first NJ Us Senate race debate ahead of Oct. 16 special election

In the first face-to-face showdown of their U.S. Senate campaign, Democrat Cory Booker repeatedly characterized his opponent's positions as "Tea Party extremism," while Republican Steve Lonegan frequently referred to Booker as a "left-wing liberal" and protA gA of President Barack Obama.

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