While the recount of the primary vote gets under way, Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie said he is eager to debate the eventual Democratic nominee, challenging his opponent to a series of debates throughout the state.
‘Whether my opponent ends up being Peter Shumlin or Doug Racine, our plans to address the economic challenges that face Vermont could not be more different,’ Dubie said. ‘I look forward to letting Vermonters decide who they think best represents the interests of Vermont families, workers and job creators.’
Dubie's campaign said that 12 debates over seven weeks, as well as several joint appearances, will make increasingly apparent to Vermonters the many differences between Lieutenant Governor Dubie and either State Senator Peter Shumlin or State Senator Doug Racine.
‘It does not matter who is chosen to be my opponent,’ Dubie said. ‘They both want to raise taxes on Vermont families and both have a long history of voting against the interests of our state’s job creators. These debates will clearly show that their pro-tax, job-killing agendas are out of touch with the interests of Vermonters.’
The Dubie campaign said the lieutenant governor has committed to the following debates, and invites the Democratic nominee to join him in discussing their differences in a public exchange of ideas. The 12 debates represent a range of issues important to voters. They will be held in diverse geographic locations, including Bennington, Chittenden, Franklin, Orange and Washington counties, to enable more people to attend debates in person. Eight of them will be hosted by broadcast media, which will allow the highest number of Vermonters to see or hear the exchange of ideas.
‘Voters have been waiting patiently to compare the candidates while the Democrats determine their nominee,’ Dubie said. ‘I propose the first debate be held as soon as possible ‘ at 8:00 a.m. the day after the nominee is confirmed.’
Vermont’s top-rated morning radio program, the ‘Charlie, Ernie & Lisa Show’ on WVMT Newstalk 620, has agreed to host the first debate and broadcast it live the day after the Democratic candidate is officially named.
Date TBD WVMT Newstalk 620, WVMT studio, Colchester
Sept. 15 Vermont Public Radio, VPR studio, Colchester
Sept. 17 WDEV Radio, Tunbridge Fair
Sept. 21 Franklin County Business & Prof. Women, St. Albans
Sept. 23 Manchester Journal/Bennington Banner, Bennington fire station
Sept. 26 AARP/VPT live broadcast, DoubleTree Hotel, South Burlington
Oct. 1 Renewable Energy VT, Montpelier
Oct. 3 Vermont Press Assn., St. Michael’s College
Oct. 5 Vt. Chamber of Commerce/NECN, Champlain Valley Expo
Oct. 7 Vermont Public Television, VPT studio, Colchester
Oct. 19 WPTZ-TV, Echo Center, Burlington
Oct. 23 WCAX-TV, Vermont Business Magazine, WDEV. Location TBD
Source: Dubie Campaign. 8.31.2010
Citing major differences, Dubie challenges eventual opponent to 12 debates
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