Branstad Agrees To 3 Debates Against GOP Rivals

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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) ― Former Gov. Terry Branstad says he's willing to join in three campaign debates with his Republican gubernatorial rivals ahead of the June 8 primary.

Sioux City businessman Bob Vander Plaats and Carroll Rep. Rod Roberts have challenged the better-known Branstad to multiple campaign debates.

Branstad issued a statement Tuesday saying he's agreed to an April 7 debate in Sioux City at the studios of KTIV and a May 1 debate in Cedar Rapids...

The third debate... details are still being finalized.

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The problem I have here is the 3rd debate run by the Democrat party/Des Moines Register. We need to stop letting the Dems set the agenda.

http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2010/03/09/branstad-accepts-three-primary-debates/
“”The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign today announced that former Gov. Terry Branstad will compete in three Republican gubernatorial primary debates.

“We welcome the opportunity to discuss the future of Iowa with our primary opponents,” said campaign manager Jeff Boeyink. “The governor looks forward to sharing his message of job creation, family income growth and restoring fiscal responsibility to the state’s budget.”

The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign has accepted an invitation to an April 7 debate to be held at KTIV studios in Sioux City. KTIV is partnering with sister stations, KWWL in Waterloo, and KTTC in Rochester, MN.

The second debate will be held in Cedar Rapids on May 1, and is sponsored by the Iowa Broadcast News Association.

The Governor Branstad 2010 campaign will also accept an invitation to participate in the traditional Des Moines Register debate in Des Moines, which is held each primary campaign.

“This will give Iowans all over the state a chance to view the Republican gubernatorial candidates, and where each stands on the issues,” said Boeyink. “We are excited to participate in these debates.”””