The Northwest has yet to see a Presidential debate.
(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon for Hillary launched an online petition today at debateoregon.com, urging Senator Obama to participate in two Oregon debates proposed by Hillary Clinton.
"Hillary Clinton is committed to listening to Oregonians, and with the launch of her new Oregon Compact policy plan, she is pledging to work closely with our state," said Oregon for Hillary Communications Director and Oregon native, Julie Edwards.
"Oregon voters should have the same chance to hear from the candidates as the voters of Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire – all of which hosted debates. We encourage everyone to go to www.debateoregon.com to send the clear message that Oregon issues deserve to be heard."
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski became the first to sign the petition and announced a multi-city trip tomorrow to discuss Hillary’s Oregon Compact and advocate for a candidates’ debate.
Yesterday, Clinton challenged Senator Obama to participate in two Oregon debates:
"Since the Pacific Northwest hasn't had a single presidential debate, I am proposing today that Oregon host two Democratic debates, including one specific debate on the challenges facing rural Oregonians. I encourage Oregonians to pay attention in the weeks ahead; to see how Senator Obama and I address the issues that people in Oregon care about. Debates about real issues -- Oregon issues -- are good for the state and healthy for our democracy."
To see the entire statement, you can visit: debateoregon.com.
Hillary Clinton Wants to Debate Barack Obama in OregonSalem-News.com