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rurallib

(63,156 posts)
Fri Sep 21, 2018, 05:47 PM Sep 2018

Let's Shock the World (email from Team Scholten)



It’s been two weeks since we publicly challenged Steve King to debate. He hasn’t accepted yet, but the pressure is growing. Over 1,000 people have signed our petition demanding a debate between J.D. Scholten and Steve King. Earlier this week, the editorial board of the largest paper from the largest city in the district weighed in:

...A spirited public exchange of ideas has been a hallmark of American politics for generations, offering voters an invaluable opportunity to compare candidates for elected office.

...King's outspokenness on immigration and other issues, Scholten's robust fundraising and the blue-tinted mood of national voters upset with GOP President Donald Trump all give the Democratic challenger a fighting chance of pulling off an upset.

...A public debate, in particular, could help undecided voters make a more informed choice at the ballot box.

...members of our editorial board repeatedly have called for public debates of candidates for any public office. And, we have taken King to task for shunning debates in the past.

...Like voters across the country, we believe most all 4th District voters expect and deserve to see the two candidates on the same stage, offering their views and solutions on a myriad of issues facing the district, our state and our nation.

Please join us in keeping the pressure on Steve King to participate in a debate by adding your name HERE!

Already signed? Help spread the word by forwarding this email to a friend, or by sharing our challenge:

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Let’s keep pushing Steve King to give the voters the debate they deserve!

Thank you.

Standing Tall for All,
Team Scholten


So I am thinking Scholten has a real shot. Who here doesn't want to see Steve King defeated Nov. 6th?
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Let's Shock the World (email from Team Scholten) (Original Post) rurallib Sep 2018 OP
He's in my parent's district. progressoid Sep 2018 #1

progressoid

(50,713 posts)
1. He's in my parent's district.
Mon Sep 24, 2018, 12:29 AM
Sep 2018

If my schedule permits, I'm going drive up to see him on Friday at a town hall.

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