Dudley Dodging Debates

PORTLAND, Oregon (July 13, 2010) - Chris Dudley has refused to join in a debate that Oregon’s gubernatorial candidates have participated in for almost 25 years. Recentnews reports show that Chris Dudley has decided to skip a traditional debate sponsored by the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Associationin favor of vacation.

It comes as no surprise that Chris Dudley is hiding from debating the issues. He has spent his campaign repeating canned talking points and empty republican rhetoric, avoiding all opportunities to specifically outline his plans. Dudley even said in the primary that he saw no reason that he should be required to get specific on the issues while campaigning.

“It seems pretty clear that Chris Dudley’s is afraid to debate the issues important to Oregonians. We are currently facing a crisis and Chris Dudley isn't even prepared to debate, let alone lead.” said Trent Lutz, Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Oregon. “The stakes for Oregonians are too high not to know if Chris Dudley is even up to the task of governing.”

See full story and video clip at the state democrats website: Dudley Dodging Debates