Smathers proposes six debates

ryanteaguebeckwith — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:55:09 -0500

Pat Smathers has added his two cents.

In an e-mail to reporters, the Canton mayor said that he did not think the recent spat between Hampton Dellinger and state Sen. Walter Dalton (later joined by Winston-Salem City Councilman Dan Besse) was helpful in the race.

"We can do better!" he writes. "This type of activity is what, in my opinion, has caused many people to become disenchanted with politics and resulted in most North Carolinians opting to register as independents rather than affiliate with either party."

Instead, he proposes six debates in Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, Greensboro and Greenville to be hosted by a statewide Democratic group.

In the e-mail, he says he wants to know if the other candidates will also debate.

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Smathers proposes six debates