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Bullying accusation highlights Erie County Executive Debate

WGRZ, WNED, WBFO and The Buffalo News hosted a debate between incumbent Democrat Mark Poloncarz and Independence party challenger Lynne Dixon on Thursday night.

WGRZ-TV, WNED-TV, WBFO radio and The Buffalo News hosted a debate tonight in the race for Erie County Executive.

The debate between incumbent Democrat Mark Poloncarz and Independence party challenger Lynne Dixon aired on Channel 2, wgrz.com, and the WGRZ Facebook and YouTube pages.

It was moderated by veteran journalist Brian Meyer. WGRZ investigative reporter Steve Brown, WBFO News Director Dave Debo and Buffalo News reporters Robert McCarthy and Sandra Tan served as panelists.

One of the moments that has generated a lot of reaction was when Dixon called Poloncarz a "bully." You can watch the moment below.

Carl Calabrese and Bruce Fisher watched the debate with 2 On Your Side's Scott Levin. They discussed who won, what stood out, and what to expect on election day.

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