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Monday, October 6, 2008

Scarborough Skipping Debate

Posted by Greg Hambrick on Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 9:54 AM

From the Peterson Hutto camp:

Today, State House candidate Anne Peterson Hutto expressed disappointment that her opponent has declined to participate in tomorrow's League of Women Voters candidate forum on James Island. Incumbent Wallace Scarborough turned down two separate dates for the forum claiming a conflict.

"These forums provide an excellent opportunity for voters to hear from the candidates and personally ask the tough questions. I wouldn't be running if I wasn't willing to personally face the voters," Peterson Hutto said. "My entire campaign is based on talking with people about issues that matter. I'm disappointed that Rep. Scarborough isn't doing the same thing. It's hard to offer 'service with a smile' by running away from the people you're supposed to serve."

Because Scarborough has declined to take part in the forum, League rules prohibit Peterson Hutto from fully participating. She will be able to address attendees before the actual forum begins. Instead, the forum will feature candidates running for other offices including Rep. Leon Stavrinakis and his opponent Chris Cannon. Peterson Hutto is planning to stay at the forum until completion in order to answer any individual questions attendees may have.

We featured the race in our last issue, including referencing Scarborough's pride in his constiuent service.

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If the Democratic Party had not fought to keep Eugene Platt off the ballot in that brace, either Hutto would have had a debate with Platt or with both Platt and Scarboro. So much for open debate.

Posted by Gregg Jocoy on October 6, 2008 at 6:53 PM | Report this comment
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Green Gregg, What an interesting statement you’ve made. Why would you suggest that Wallace Scarborough would have participated in the debate if Eugene Platt were allowed to break state law and be on the ballot??? Are you suggesting that the SC Green Party and Wallace Scarborough are in cahoots? It certainly would not be the first time the Greens have worked to elect Republicans. You guys are a pathetic and sorry bunch. Why else would you spend so much time and money making Eugene Platt your standard bearer? In case you didn’t know, Eugene is a bit of a joke. He’s lost like ten elections.

Posted by oh really? on October 7, 2008 at 4:22 PM | Report this comment

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