Great Debates 2010 — the statewide network of dozens of political debates — has its first two events in the calendar.
Our first gubernatorial debate, featuring candidates in the Republican primary, will be taped on Monday, May 24 at WGVU in Grand Rapids and will air that evening. The video will be available for on-demand viewing on the Center for Michigan’s web site, MiVote.org and the web sites of some of the 20 statewide business, education, labor, and nonprofit organizations who are sponsoring the Great Debates.
We are negotiating with Democratic gubernatorial candidates for a primary debate in mid-July.
Debates in several dozen of the most competitive House and Senate races will commence after the August Primary.
Our very first taping will feature former Grand Rapids Mayor John Logie and Michigan Chamber Senior Vice President Robert Labrant debating the pros and cons of holding a state constitutional convention. That question will be on the November ballot. The taping is set for Wednesday, April 14. The broadcast will premier in this Center for Michigan e-newsletter on Thursday, April 22.
Read the press release announcing the Great Debates.
Read the coalition’s invitation to gubernatorial candidates.
Read our invitation to the gubernatorial candidates here.
begins next week with the taping of a 30-minute discussion between former Grand Rapids Mayor John Logie and Michigan Chamber Senior Vice President Bob Labrant.
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Thank you for agreeing to air the upcoming debate regarding ballot Proposal One, the call for a State Constitutional Convention. Individuals seeking additional information on how a Convention could help address critical issues facing Michigan are encouraged to visit: http://www.EnergizeMichigan.com
This dysfunctional, recession climate may not be a good time for a constitutional convention. The convention is very political. The current constitution does not serve the Democratic Party because it was created in a more conservative time.
The Tea Parties are going to have significant impact on this ballot question.
So, will this still be a closed debate between a republican and democrat?
Or, will it be open to candidates from all political parties and independent candidates?
Can you please contact me regarding the Democratic legislative candidate program/debate
scheduled by your group? I’m a Democratic
candidate for the legislature from Dearborn and I would like to take part in the debate.
Thank you and sincerely,
Steve Dobkowski of Dearborn, Mi.