Apr 01 2008
Perdue Changes Course on Debates
Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and State Treasurer Richard Moore appear headed toward a major televised debate in their increasingly nasty battle for the Democratic nomination for governor.For weeks, Moore has criticized Perdue for not participating in more debates and campaign forums, and for weeks, Perdue has said that her schedule would not allow her to participate.
But Perdue has now reversed course. Late Sunday night, her campaign sent a press release challenging Moore to a statewide televised debate before the May 6 primary- a surprising reversal given that Moore has been the one frequently making such challenges.
First Perdue shies aways from debates. She skipped one last week. Now she reverses course and wants more. What exactly has changed? Perhaps it’s the fact she is no longer ahead in the polls?
