Rep. Markey refusing to debate Gardner

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1. Gardner refused.

   It is disappointing to have it cancelled. Gardner should rethink his opposition to these debates. The voters need info and one prime method is to include everyone who has made the ballot. Gardner ought consider the future. In 2 years it is likely the GOP would be a minority party and under his rules he would not be allowed to be in the debate if he is a candidate then.

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   1. Coloradoan President and Publisher Kim Wilson said: “It is very unfortunate that Rep. Betsy Markey is unwilling to participate in what was sure to be an informative dialogue between the two leading candidates in the 4th Congressional District. In the end, it’s the voters who lose out when this type of decision is made.“

      Why won’t the Congressman defend votes FOR Cap and Trade, Banking bill, Obamacare, Bailouts, and Tax Hikes?

      I know I’m interested in hearing much more about how these diversions of private capital, increases in government regulation and other programs of ‘change’ are helping put COloradans to work.

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2. It’s 33% lower.

   15 is 50% more than 10, but 10 is 33% less than 15.

   You’re welcome.

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   1. The polling threshold for Presidential debates is at a threshold that is 50% greater then that offered to Markey here in Colorado … yet she still decides to freeze the voters out.

      “We are absolutely surprised that an important debate between the leading candidates for the 4th Congressional District is being cancelled because Rep. Betsy Markey is trying to change the debate policy that has been in place at KUSA-TV for dozens of years,” Dennis said.

      It’s a sad day for CD4 voters, they should know their Congressmanis voiding accountability.

      Markey, dodging the citizens of Colorado.
      

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      1. Pick a fight with your local media and see if they find a way to get back at you. Very strategic.

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3. This really should be promoted to the front page.

   At the very least it is a debatable point.  

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   1. They don’t promote diaries that make Dems look bad.  No matter how you cut this, Markey comes off as a jerk.
      
      Instead you get the game changer that Markey, an incumbent, gets the NRA endorsement on the front page.
      
      There are lots of good people posting.
      
      Maybe next cycle there will be a Colorado political blog which exhibits some sense of balance.  

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4. Markey is actually standing up for the Likes of Tom Tancredo. In insisting Only to debate with ALL parties involved.

   It is not that she is scared to debate but rather Inclusive as to allowing All parties to get their message Out.  

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   1. Is that really the reality?  You dont think she is doing this because of the political ramifications?  If you answer that honestly you should change the title of your post.

      From a philosphic point of view, how is this any different from the Repubs who were trying to put homeless people as Green party candidates on the ballot?

      It is not her job to ensure her opponents have a chance to “get their message out.”  If that were the case, she should run a few commercials for them.

      Can we PLEASE just cut the crap and quit acting like she is the champion of the ACP????

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