Dale Glading Challenges
Rob Andrews To Six Debates

Congressional candidate reminds incumbent
of debate demands in previous campaign

BARRINGTON – Dale Glading, candidate for U.S. Congress in New Jersey’s 1st District, has challenged incumbent Rob Andrews to a series of six debates between now and the November 4 election. Glading has suggested that three debates would be held in Camden County, two in Gloucester County, and one in Burlington County.

A copy of the letter Glading sent via registered mail to Andrews’ home is below:

Dear Congressman Andrews:

I was deeply disappointed by your recent decision to break your promise and re-enter the race for the 1st Congressional District. After repeatedly vowing not to run under any circumstances, you have further tarnished your already damaged reputation by not keeping your word. More importantly, your lack of truthfulness and the entire placeholder charade have disenfranchised tens of thousands of Democratic voters.

I entered the race back in January because I believe that our district deserves a congressman who cares more about his constituents than about his own political ambitions. Considering your recent deception of the voters, I am even more convinced that my decision to challenge you was the right one.

In your unsuccessful primary campaign against Sen. Frank Lautenberg, you challenged him to a series of seven debates. According to your own press release, no one should be “anointed to their Senate seat rather than face his opponent in fair and open debates on the issues that matter most to our families.” I agree and believe that the same standard applies to the U.S. House of Representatives.

A series of debates would show the voters the respect they deserve as they decide who is better equipped to represent them in Congress. As you said during the primary season, “the people of New Jersey who are working harder than ever to make ends meet for themselves and their families deserve no less.”

With this in mind, I respectfully challenge you to a series of six public debates prior to the General Election on November 4th. Based on the composition of our district, I would suggest three debates in Camden County, two in Gloucester County and one in Burlington County.

As time is of the essence, I ask that you reply to my challenge by September 19th so our respective campaigns can make the necessary arrangements. I look forward to your prompt reply and to a public discussion about our respective positions and the challenges facing the 1st Congressional District.

Sincerely,

Dale M. Glading
Candidate for Congress, NJ-1

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