Lewis Proposes Debates - Again

Sep 1, 2018

Eagan, MN – Jason Lewis for Congress Campaign Manager Becky Alery released the following statements regarding Lewis/Craig debates:

“It is disappointing that after appearing at two issue-based forums/debates in the past month, Angie Craig refuses to debate Jason Lewis in the same context over the months to come. But this refusal comes as no surprise as throughout the first year of her campaign, Craig has avoided the issues at all costs choosing to only speak in rhetoric and buzzwords.

“Rather than joining Lewis in his quest for an hour-long debate on health care (among other topics) so voters can hear in-depth discussions, Craig is apparently hoping to get away with only having to answer one question where she can remain on the fence, simply pitching ‘affordable and accessible’ language without any clear plans or ideas of how to get there. Someone who spent 10 years in the health care industry should certainly be able to do better than that.

“Voters deserve more than one question per topic, especially since Craig has yet to take true stances on many of the issues important to voters in Minnesota Second District. That said, Lewis feels strongly it is important for voters to hear more from Craig on all issues regardless of the final format, which is why he has agreed to five general debates touching on a variety of issues.

List of debates are:

  • A debate hosted by WCCO Radio
  • A debate hosted by the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • A debate hosted by Americans for Prosperity
  • A debate hosted by Almanac
  • A debate hosted by the Shakopee. Chamber of Commerce

“Congressman Lewis believes all voters should hear where both candidates stand on all issues, so all debates should be streamed by radio, TV or on Facebook Live to ensure as many Minnesotans in the Second Congressional who want to listen can do so.

“I hope the moderators see past Craig’s talking points and ask her to detail her plans on every issue as Lewis has been doing throughout his first term in Congress and on the campaign trail.”

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