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Debating Over ... Debates

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IPR News Features
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August 5, 2010
Rick Snyder (left) faces Virg Bernero (right) in November

By Rick Pluta

The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor have launched their first debate of the campaign season. Shortly after Republican candidate Rick Snyder won the nomination, he called for three debates with his Democratic opponent, Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. But Bernero says that's not enough.

Bernero countered with a press release demanding eight debates all across the state, so people could compare the two side by side.

Now, the campaigns have been in touch with each other to begin negotiating a debate schedule. Both candidates say they're anxious to highlight the differences between them and their plans.

Snyder is a former corporate CEO and venture capitalist who says he would take a businessman's approach to fixing Michigan's economy. Bernero is a pro-labor, former legislator who promises to shake up the state Capitol.

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Economy is key

Submitted by Don Williams (not verified) on August 5, 2010 - 11:45pm.
I hope we keep talking about the economy and don't get involved in divisive social issues. - Michigan has lost more than 780,000 jobs since 2000. At over 15%, Michigan’s unemployment rate is 60% higher than the national average. - Michigan has lost more private sector jobs since the year 2000 than any other state in the country. - Michigan has lost more than half of all the private sector jobs lost in the United States from 2000 through May 2009. That's why we must maintain our focus on the economy. Talk to candidates asking for your vote for the state House, Senate or governor. What are they going to do to make our tax code more competitive? What are they going to to do close the yawning state budget deficit. If they can't tell you, they don't deserve your vote.

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