Spitzer and Stringer Take Comptrol

The Brian Lehrer Show | Aug 13, 2013

Last night Eliot Spitzer and Scott Stringer took part in the first official debate in the Democratic primary for New York City Comptroller, moderated by Brian Lehrer and NY1's Errol Louis. Kate Taylor of the New York Times has been covering the race, and was at the debate -- she plays highlights and discusses what we learned.

Full Audio: Democratic Comptroller Debate

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