Republican congressional primary winner Ann M. Brickley sent a letter Thursday to incumbent U.S. Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, challenging him to debates in "at least six locations" rather than the single debate that he suggested in a press release.
She ended her letter by saying, "In the future I would appreciate it if you would please send correspondence to me directly rather than have me find it in a press release." Then she released the letter to the press.
A Larson campaign spokeswoman said later Thursday that the incumbent would be open multiple "joint appearances" at forums hosted by community organizations. Asked whether Larson would agree to debates broadcast on TV or radio, the spokeswoman, Maripat Finigan, said, "we're going to see what we get invited to."
Here is Brickley's letter:
August 12, 2010
Dear Congressman Larson:
Your election night press release after my victory in the Republican First Congressional District primary suggests that you and I hold one debate leading up to the November general election.