Tammy Baldwin, Lawton call for Obama to join Clinton in debate--WI primary, GO TAMMY

[rodeodance]

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080211/GPG0101/80211099

Posted February 11, 2008


Baldwin, Lawton call for Obama to join Clinton in debate

By Scott Bauer
The Associated Press

MADISON — U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin and Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton called on Sen. Barack Obama to debate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in Wisconsin before the state’s primary on Feb. 19.

Clinton has accepted an invitation to debate at Marquette University, while Obama has not yet replied.

Baldwin and Lawton held a conference call today saying Wisconsin voters need to see the two candidates debate to help them decide who to vote for next week.

Obama’s spokesman Dan Leistikow said his schedule is still being put together.

But, he also said it will be impossible for the two candidates to debate in every state, and they’ve already met 18 times with two more debates planned.

Obama wants to spend as much time as he can meeting Wisconsin voters in advance of the primary, Leistikow said. Obama is scheduled to make his first stop in Wisconsin this year on Tuesday with a rally at the 17,000-seat Kohl Center.

Clinton isn’t scheduled to be in Wisconsin until Saturday night for a Democratic Party dinner in Milwaukee. But spokeswoman Carly Lindauer said she expects Clinton to attend a variety of events before the primary.

Obama also confirmed that he will attend the Democratic dinner on Saturday.

There are no scheduled appearances yet for the Republican’s presumptive nominee, Arizona Sen. John McCain, or any of the other Republican candidates who remain in the race.

Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea Clinton, had three stops planned today in Milwaukee and Madison. She also was scheduled to appear in Eau Claire and La Crosse on Tuesday.

[rodeodance]

1. I think it is a great opportunity for WI residents to hear both candidates

[UALRBSofL]

23. I'm sure Hillary doesn't mind if he turns it down

It would most likely give her an extra hour of local air time. :)

[Iceburg]

2. Obama has to consult with his more senior counsel for direction on this one.

Without consultation, he is willing to unilaterally bomb Pakistan, but now he can't decide whether to participate in a debate?

[Egnever]

3. There havent been enough debates?

with two more coming? Were the people in WI not paying attention?

[MadBadger]

5. We were paying attention.

[rodeodance]

7. What is your problem--You do not like the idea??

[rodeodance]

8. dupe--dang-it. this has been happening today on DU--not other sites. sorry

[jackson_dem]

18. So why the need for campaign speeches?

They have already heard everything they need right?

[rodeodance]

10. Yes, yes,--consultation is good. It does take a but to consult. No problem

[jackson_dem]

17. Maybe Obama can show up and just say "present" for every question

[gaiilonfong]

4. NO MORE FREEBIES for the ClintonS

Enough debates, she has her slugs coming out looking for free airtime. Let her buy more time on the hallmark Channel
As for Chelsea, she NEEDS to answer reporters questions...Afraid of the Hedge Fund question are you Chelsea?... you are not a KID anymore...so answer the questions or you are another LOSER political hack!

[rodeodance]

6. can't you be more creative--that old memo is real boring.

[gaiilonfong]

9. as is your shilling

so we are even

[rodeodance]

11. I posted a thread--you refer to that as "shilling"

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

21. The Clinton Campaign is Circling the Drain

[Enrique]

12. Baldwin is a great asset for Clinton in WI

an important state for her...

[rodeodance]

15. Yes, she is.

[Iceburg]

13. LOL. First openly lesbian House member is calling Obama out (to debate)

and he just happens to be busy that day month.

Go Tammy go!

[rodeodance]

16. ha ha--fun little play with words.

[WillYourVoteBCounted]

22. now Obama isn't lesbian enough

it was he isn't black enough, or caucuses are unfair, or he hasn't had to fight the neo cons enough, etc etc etc

[Iceburg]

27. Wasn't he cured by McClurkin :-) /nt

[Iceburg]

14. LOL. First openly lesbian House member is calling Obama out (to debate)

and he just happens to be busy that day month.

Go Tammy go!

[Alhena]

19. Gotta accept, Obama- Wisconsin is huge for momentum

[Iceburg]

20. Willing to unilaterally bomb Pakistan, but now he can't decide whether to participate in a debate?nt

[chimpymustgo]

24. Don't worry. He'll debate. He may be a little wary, but he's not stupid.

The voters want more - not less.

[Iceburg]

26. Only worried that he is indecisive when it come to his ass/life and that

at the drop a hat (and without thinking thru the consequences), he would pre-emptively bomb another country.
Not fit to be Commander-In-Chief.

[jenmito]

25. That's a dumb comment. Striking inside Pakistan to get bin Laden if and only if Musharraf won't

cooperate has nothing at all to do with debating Hillary who needs free exposure.