Letters To Me From James Buchal Supporters

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In what was probably not the most shocking political strategy move of the election season, Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said this week that she would not debate her Republican challenger, James Buchal. Rosenblum won the Democratic primary in May and was appointed by Governor John Kitzhaber in June to fill the remainder of John Kroger's term. There were no Republicans on the primary ballot, but Buchal won the GOP nomination on the backs of write-in votes.Buchal's supporters apparently aren't happy that their candidate apparently won't get to debate Rosenblum. They're pressuring media outlets to hold such a debate. Or maybe they're pressuring media outlets to pressure Rosenblum to agree to a debate. Or maybe...well, I'll just let you read these letters for yourself. Here they are, verbatim.Regarding debate between Harvard Debater AG candidate James Buchal and his opponent the interim AG Ellen Rosenblum. If you are a truly informative press you should find in newsworthy that a statewide candidate refuses to engage in debate on public issues. Please do your job. Carol Orr  ----------------------------------------------------- Dear Mr. Lehman:   In order to make an informed vote for Attorney General, I want to see James Buchal debate with Ms. Rosenblum. If she won't do it, I can only conclude she's hiding something. Could it be her belief that she has unlimited powers to legislate from the bench?  Which enumerated powers in the Constitution give her this right? Unless she can answer these questions to my satisfaction, I prefer to vote for Buchal.    I suspect that if a staunch conservative AG refused to debate a progressive opponent, you would become irate. The shoe is on the other foot, and to avoid looking biased I suggest you pressure Ms. Rosenblum for a public debate soon. Thank you.Sincerely,Lyneil VandermolenTualatin, OR  -----------------------------------------------------  Rosenblum should debate with buckal so we  see what each has planned Bill Puntney Clayton-Ward Recycling Centers Oregon and Washington  -----------------------------------------------------Dear Oregon media servants,Please urge a debate, or series of debates between the current/interim State Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, and her opponent James Buchal! The public deserves to hear them together in a fair discussion of the issues to be able to calculate the choice they face.Not only is this very important for Oregon, but would also make for a lively media event for your stations! From talks I have watched, James Buchal is a dynamic, enthusiastic speaker who would likely make for an exciting debate!Thank you for considering this idea!Vivian WardLarry WardChristopher WardScappoose, Oregon  -----------------------------------------------------Dear Chris Lehman,I am an OPB viewer and I have just learned that Ellen Rosemblaum, who is running for Oregon Attorney General this November, refuses to debate her opponent James Buchal who is Republican.  I am outraged that some candidates would feel there built in democratic lead gives them the right to decline a necessary vetting tool that voters rely on.  Please do all you can to encourage and sollicit a depate between Buchal and Rosenblaum on your TV station, after all, Kate Brown (the democratic incumbant) still feels the responsibility to debate Knute Buehler for the State Secretary Office.   Of all the candidates who need to be seen by Oregonians, James Buchal is the most dynamic candidate running for office in our state and perhaps the whole country. If you have not yet had the opportunity to see this brilliant patriot speak please treat yourself to a look at this short video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q313DZln0I Thank you for considering adding and encouraging this potentially exciting programming to your schedule,Judy Morrise 

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