Lourey rips Hatch for not debating
DFLer Becky Lourey will be on public television's Almanac program tonight and on WDSE in Duluth after Sept. 8. She will not be joined by her primary opponent Mike Hatch. Why? Because Hatch is refusing to appear at any debates that don't include Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Pawlenty of course won't be on the ballot with Hatch and Lourey on Sept. 12.
Here's what Lourey had to say:
"Democracy is well served by the efforts of Twin Cities Public Television, WDSE in Duluth and the Duluth News Tribune Editorial Board. They understand that democracy can succeed only through a well-informed citizenry. The Sept. 12 primary is the first step in the actual voting process, and its importance should be honored. My hope is that both Mike Hatch and Tim Pawlenty will begin looking past narrow political calculations and broaden their outlook to interests best served by a well-informed electorate."
MPR had hoped to bring you a forum today at the State Fair with all the major party candidates running for governor on the same stage. But Pawlenty declined our invitation as did Hatch.
As Mr. Scheck notes we will have Mark Kennedy, Amy Klobuchar and Robert Fitzgerald on at 11 today on Midday. If you're at the fair come to the park near the grandstand, not the MPR booth. Tom and I will both be there and we're hoping it doesn't rain.
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