Mark Connolly in 2016 NH Governor's race

On Immigration: Immigration is key to the state's economic growth

Both said they disagreed with Hassan's call to freeze immigration of Syrian refugees to the state. And in contrast to the Republican debate, both called immigration key to the state's economic growth.

On Energy & Oil: Move away from fossil fuels; oppose Northern Pass line

Connolly doesn't support the current Northern Pass proposal to run a 192-mile transmission line through New Hampshire. He said more of the project should be buried.

On the proposed Kinder Morgan natural gas pipeline, Connolly said the project shouldn't be built if the energy developer can't convince local communities the pipeline should come through. "We have to have the communities accept any kind of infrastructure in their towns," he said.

On Tax Reform: N.H. needs more revenue, but not via a broad-based tax

He doesn't favor casino gambling, a perennial State House issue that some lawmakers and Hassan have promoted as a way to raise state revenue. "The market is saturated," he said. "Maybe 20 years ago, 15 years ago, 10 years ago, but now it doesn't make sense."