Posted on 02/15/2005 9:12:10 PM PST by NormsRevenge
After wavering over whether to debate, congressional candidate Doris Matsui agreed Monday to appear at two forums with her opponents in the special election to replace her husband, the late Rep. Robert Matsui.
Both debates will occur Feb. 26, 10 days before the March 8 special election in the 5th Congressional District.
Matsui, the Democratic front-runner, faced criticism when her campaign said earlier this month that a 12-way debate would be "impractical." Last week, Matsui reversed course and said she was open to a debate as long as it focused on the issues rather than "name calling."
"I'm glad she will engage in a discussion of issues for Sacramento," said Republican candidate Michael O'Brien, a bank and investment director. "Any time you have 12 people, the voters need to hear as many of the ideas they possibly can."
The College Glen Neighborhood Association will host a morning forum on Feb. 26 at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. The League of Women Voters and Metro Cable will hold an afternoon debate at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors chambers.
(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...
Hmmm, a democrat talking about "the issues"
Not likely
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