Candidates clash tonight in second debate

The four gubernatorial candidates will meet at 7 this evening at American International College in Springfield for the second debate since the September primary election.

In Greater Boston, the hourlong debate will be carried live on NECN, WGBH/Channel 2, and WBUR-FM.

The debate, featuring Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey, a Republican, Democrat Deval Patrick, independent Christy Mihos, and Green-Rainbow candidate Grace Ross, will take place in the Griswold Theater at the Karen Sprague Cultural Arts Center, and will be moderated by James Madigan of Springfield's Channel 57.