Dorman Challenges Fallin To Statewide Debates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 11, 2014
CONTACT: Alex Kaplan, Joe Dorman for Oklahoma
DORMAN CHALLENGES FALLIN TO SIX DEBATES ACROSS THE STATE
One Debate Scheduled Is Not Enough For Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY – Joe Dorman, Democratic nominee for Governor, called on Mary Fallin today to participate in a series of six debates across the state. He said while he is glad she has agreed to a debate on October 2nd in Stillwater sponsored by OSU, OETA and the League of Women Voters, more debates are necessary.
“Governor Fallin accepted this one debate invitation, but it’s simply not enough for Oklahoma voters. She and I have very different views about how to lead Oklahoma over the next four years. Voters will not be adequately informed about our differences on the issues with only one debate, nor will enough voters see the debate.”
“When Fallin ran for lieutenant governor twenty years ago, she said her opponent was avoiding debates and ‘we are beginning to wonder what she has to hide.’ I say the same thing to Fallin today — are you afraid to debate me?” said Dorman. “By refusing to commit to any more debates, Fallin has flip-flopped on yet another issue. Apparently a generation in public office has made her too timid to lead Oklahoma.”
Dorman called for an additional five debates before the election, each in a different quadrant of the state and in different formats.
“Oklahomans deserve opportunities to hear our positions on the issues without traveling long distances. By having more debates across the state, we can ensure Oklahomans are equipped with the necessary information when heading to the voting booth,” said Dorman. “I would also like to see one debate geared towards social media to reach concerned Oklahomans who are active online and cannot travel in person to a debate because of physical or financial limitations.”
Dorman said Oklahomans have clear choices this November and should understand the ramifications of their votes.
“With Governor Fallin, Oklahoma will continue failed ‘Fal-esi’ policies, such as one size fits all standards and tests, flawed A-F school grading, a lack of respect for teachers, inadequate education funding and underfunded classrooms,” said Dorman.
“If I am elected, Oklahomans will have a strong leader who has a real plan to increase education funding and implement standards that actually use the expertise of Oklahoma educators. I am the candidate who is in touch with Oklahoma values and understands the everyday concerns of our citizens. We do not have that with Mary Fallin. Oklahomans deserve better, and we can do better this November,” said Dorman.
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About Joe Dorman for Oklahoma
Joe Dorman for Oklahoma is the Gubernatorial Campaign Committee formed to support the candidacy of Democratic Candidate for Governor, State Representative Joe Dorman’s bid to become the 28th Governor of the great State of Oklahoma. Joe believes it is time for a Governor who will serve all Oklahomans, placing people over politics. He will reverse the failed policies of the current administration. For more information visit www.JoeDorman.com or on Facebook and Twitter.