| Senator Ted Kennedy's office has announced that he will debate Republican challenger Ken Chase on Chet Curtis's show on NECN. Here's the press release:
“Yesterday, Senator Kennedy received an invitation to participate in a campaign debate hosted by Chet Curtis of New England Cable News. NECN reaches more Massachusetts households – close to 2 million – statewide than any other television outlet. Because of its wide reach and Chet Curtis’ breadth of experience, Senator Kennedy has accepted the invitation and looks forward to discussing the important issues facing the people of Massachusetts.”
Go Ted! This is exactly how a sure-to-win incumbent should behave. Don't starve your opponent of oxygen, refusing to acknowledge his existence and refusing to debate. If you do that, you're a chicken. (*cough* Galvin *cough*) Instead, go on TV with your opponent, talk about the issues and what you've done for the state, and persuade the voters that you, rather than the guy across the table, should be sent back to Washington.
Even if your opponent is this guy. |
