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He is answering the questions. I don't know why he's ducking debates.

[BunnySlippers]

He's not ducking debates. He said he would not go to the one set up by the two No CA radio stations. The real debates are about a week later and he said he'd be there.

[Dave S]

He is answering the questions. I don't know why he's ducking debates

Its an axium in politics that there is no reason to debate unless you are behind in the polls. If you are leading, there is no upside, just downside. You only debate if you have to and then you use your leverage to get the best format for yourself.

Its always the guy desperate to move up that is calling for debates. The guy in control, especially with a flush bank acount for advertising sees little benefit in debate.