Stenberg Urges Bruning to Join Feb. 11 Debate
Tea Party Group will Hold First U.S. Senate Debate in Kearney
Jon Bruning Only Holdout
LINCOLN, NE – Nebraska U.S. Senate Candidate Don Stenberg, today urged Jon Bruning to change his mind and accept a tea party organization’s invitation for the first debate in the 2012 U.S. Senate race. Bruning is the only Republican Senate candidate who refuses to participate in the February 11 Republican Liberty Caucus in Kearney.
“I am disappointed that Jon Bruning will not agree to debate on February 11 in Kearney.
By then, only 92 days will remain until the May 15 primary election. Nebraska voters are beginning to focus on the race and deserve to know where each of the candidates stand on fixing our economy and downsizing the size of government,” Stenberg said.
Stenberg renewed his request that the Republican candidates for U.S. Senate agree to hold a minimum of six debates, with a minimum of two in each of Nebraska’s congressional districts prior to the May 15 Primary Election.
“It appears most likely that the Republican field is set. Several news organizations are reporting today that Governor Dave Heineman is downplaying a run even if Bob Kerrey decides to get in the race. However, should any other Republican candidates join the field, I would welcome them to all debates,” Stenberg said.
“Although other Republican opponents have accepted invitations to debate, Jon Bruning appears to be hesitant to face the voters. As of today, Bruning has only agreed to one debate.”
Learn more here: Republican Liberty Caucus-Nebraska
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