GOP Candidates Seeking to Replace McConnell Square Off In Debate

The debate offered voters an opportunity to hear the candidates discuss their positions on key issues and outline their priorities as the Republican primary campaign ramps up, WDRB reported.

At one point, the candidates were asked about Trump’s military actions against Iran and at what point should Congress get involved.

“The president has the legal authority as commander in chief to defend the country and Congress has the power to declare war, but Congress does not have the power to prevent the president from advancing our national security,” Barr, who voted against a recent War Powers Act resolution seeking to rein in the president.