The Washington Jewish Week wraps up a recent debate.
Generally, the audience at Adat Reyim appeared to support Democrat Connolly, although those interviewed said they were excited to hear Fimian speak.
“I felt that Gerry Connolly had much stronger answers and really answered more of the questions to the point,” said Tara Francke, 26, a Burke resident who “came in knowing” she was going to vote for Connolly. Asked if Fimian changed her mind in any way, she quickly responded, “No! Not at all.”
Another Burke resident, Russell Nadel, 25, said that Connolly’s experience makes him the right choice for Congress. “It seems like Mr. Connolly had a wider range of answers for all the questions asked.” He also said that listening to Fimian’s positions made him confident in Connolly.
The two candidates have another debate scheduled for Sunday morning at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Fairfax.