Monday, October 18, 2010

Kristi Noem a No-Show for First Televised Debate

KRISTI NOEM A NO-SHOW FOR KOTA DEBATE

Will she Commit to Other Debates With Kelo and SDPB?


(October 18, 2010)-A week ago, Kristi Noem was a no-show for the KOTA debate she and Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin committed to in July. This will be the first election year since 1968 that KOTA will not host a Congressional candidate debate.  Noem provided South Dakotans living West River no reason for her withdrawal, and made no attempt to reschedule the debate.  That evening, she instead spoke to the Siouxland Republican Women in Sioux Falls.

"Kristi Noem's debate performances in August demonstrated that she has little to offer when it comes to policy specifics," said Stephanie Herseth Sandlin. "Now, instead of taking the tough questions from the media and the public, she's hoping hiding out and denying West River voters a chance to see both candidates discuss important issues like the future of Ellsworth and the pine beetle epidemic.  South Dakota only has one member of Congress, and voters deserve to have a firsthand look at the candidates."

In addition to ducking debates, Noem has canceled other public appearances including:

·         Rapid City Citizens for Liberty Tea Party Rally with Ted Nugent
·         National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) meeting
·         Roosevelt High School Young Democrats and Young Republicans
·         Meet and Greet at Citibank in Sioux Falls

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3 comments:

  1. Looks like she's afraid to face A real candidate! OR, she got another speeding ticket!!

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  2. or she thinks all her votes are coming from Sioux Falls...

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  3. Kristi seems to be good only at mudslinging. She seems unable and unwilling to stand up and cover all the bases of someone running for office. Does she think she's too good to meet with the people of South Dakota? Or is she that unsure of herself, that she doesn't want the public to see how unknowledgeable she is about current issues? Take note, folks - either way is not good!

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