Fischer's (R-NE) Cowardly, Cynical Campaign (vs Bob Kerrey)

http://www.newnebraska.net/diary/3544/fischers-cowardly-cynical-campaign

by: Ronaldo
Thu Jun 07, 2012 at 16:37:41 PM CDT

Late last month, GOP nominee and State Senator Deb Fischer declined an invitation from Cornhusker Boys State and Girls State to debate former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey in Lincoln on June 5. Ms. Fischer's excuse was that she had "prior commitments." As it turned out, Ms. Fischer was in Washington, D.C. attending fundraisers sponsored by special interest groups.

After that, Kerrey proposed that he and Fischer have seven debates in the run-up to the November election. Bob Kerrey proposed that a debate be held in each of the state's three congressional districts and be done in the Lincoln-Douglas style, with each candidate taking turns speaking and posing questions for two hours. "I can think of no better way for Nebraskans to compare and contrast the candidates for Senate than in Lincoln-Douglas style formats," Kerrey said in his release. "I want to have beneficial discussions about how we plan to address the issues." Fischer's campaign spokesman lamely responded by saying that Fischer will get back to the Kerrey campaign "at the appropriate time."

Earlier today, Fischer relented and agreed to the State Fair Debate with Kerrey on August 25 - which is more than two and half months away. Fischer's agreement to appear at the State Fair debate should be put into the context of the fact that Fischer participated in seven debates in the GOP Senate primary cycle. In addition, Fischer sought "a lot of debates" during the primary, saying "I plan to be at every debate I'm invited to."

Fischer's reluctance to debate Kerrey makes her look weak and cowardly. Just what is she afraid of? She should have more confidence in her knowledge of the issues and her debating skills. People with ties to the Legislature tell me that Ms. Fischer is intelligent and a skilled debater in the Unicameral. At first blush, Ms. Fischer's apparent fear to take on Kerrey appears to be rather baffling.

FULL story at link.