Lewis, Paulsen face off with challengers Craig, Phillips, in lively TV debates – Denton Daily

Jason Lewis and Erik Paulsen, GOP congressmen facing two of the most competitive races in the country, defended their records in lively back-to-back debates with their opponents on Friday.

In one of their final debates before the Nov. 6 election, the incumbents clashed with their Democratic challengers, Angie Craig and Dean Phillips, on Twin Cities Public Television’s “Almanac” over issues ranging from taxes to health care.

Lewis and Paulsen are fighting for re-election in their suburban districts, which have become two of the Democrats’ top targets to flip this year, drawing…