Democratic Senator Barbara Boxer and her Republican opponent Carly Fiorina squared off from opposite sides of the country Wednesday afternoon in their second debate before the November 2 election.

The debate, sponsored by KPCC-FM and La Opinion, was broadcast on public radio throughout California, with Boxer speaking from the National Public Radio studios in Washington, and Fiorina coming from the 89.3 KPCC studios in Pasadena.

The candidates argued over issues like the economy, environmental policy and immigration, with each one slamming the views and past performances of the other.

Fiorina called Boxer "ineffective" during her 28-year Senate career and accused her of working for the interests of extreme environmental groups.

"She is perhaps the largest recipient of money from environmental interests," Fiorina said.

When asked by moderators, however, Fiorina could not name any specific organizations.

Boxer was also quick to criticize her opponent, saying Fiorina has turned her back on the environment.

"She stands with big oil,” Boxer said. “She doesn’t stand with the people of California."

Boxer blasted Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard, for outsourcing jobs and implementing 30,000 layoffs while she led the company, all while "enhancing" her personal life.

A poll released Wednesday by CNN and Time put Boxer ahead of Fiorina 52 percent to 43 percent among likely voters.

Reach associate news editor Taylor Freitas here.

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