July 27, 2009
Chris LaCivita
(804) 594-3710
Cuccinelli AGAIN pushing for debates.
Earlier this morning, State Senator Ken Cuccinelli approached Steve Shannon on an overall debate schedule that would enable all regions of the Commonwealth to have an opportunity to see first hand those who seek to represent them as the next Attorney General.
To see a copy of the email sent to Steve Shannon this morning, go to: http://cuccinelli.com/cuccinelli-shannon-email.htm
As usual, the request has been met with silence.
"Im very disappointed, that again, Steve Shannon refuses to take seriously efforts to debate our respective records" said Ken Cuccinelli. "It's apparent that following his Gubernatorial nominee's poor performance at the Homestead Resort debate this past weekend, the last thing Steve Shannon wants to do is debate."
"Steve Shannon is avoiding any debate so he can duck questions regarding his past support for tax increases that he had explicitly opposed while campaigning, his support for card check (like Creigh Deeds) and his support for the regressive 'Cap and Trade' legislation which will cripple Virginia Industry (again like Creigh Deeds)."
"The people of Virginia have a right to know the records and goals of those who seek to represent them in the Attorney General's office" continued Cuccinelli. "I just don't think Steve wants to defend his three mistakes on the law he has made in the last month."
The three examples mentioned by Senator Cuccinelli include Shannon's error on the death penalty during their one and only debate; Shannon's misguided statement that the Melendez-Diaz situation facing prosecutors in Virginia could be fixed through what he called an 'administrative solution' instead of a legislative solution; and Shannon's error regarding his own bill (HB 3086 in 2007) which he incorrectly declared would have addressed the Melendez situation in drunk driving cases.
"I am hopeful that sometime in the near future Steve Shannon will agree to debate me. I stand ready to debate any time - and any place. The only question is will Steve Shannon join me?"
check (like Creigh Deeds) and his support for the regressive 'Cap and Trade' legislation which will cripple Virginia Industry (again like Creigh Deeds)."
