CARUSO CHALLENGES POLIQUIN TO DEBATES IN EACH COUNTY

Debate series will allow GOP primary voters local opportunities to talk with candidates

 CARATUNK – GOP candidate for Maine’s Second Congressional District Liz Caruso today challenged fellow candidate Bruce Poliquin to a series of 11 debates across the district, one in each county.

In a letter to Poliquin, Caruso offered to participate in the debates as a way to ensure Mainers have access to their two options in the upcoming June primary.

“Now that signatures have been turned in and the primary campaign has begun in earnest, it’s imperative that voters learn as much as they can about both of us,” said Caruso. “Republicans in this district deserve accessible, transparent, and responsive leadership, and that starts by ensuring direct access to their candidates.”

“The days of hiding behind the maneuverings of political consultants are behind us,” continued Caruso. “Voters expect to hear directly from us. We are facing unprecedented challenges as a nation, and Mainers deserve to know where we stand and how we’d act if elected.”

The Caruso campaign is reaching out to Republican leadership in each of CD2’s 11 counties to secure venues and establish a schedule for debates.

(Full letter to Poliquin below)

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March 15, 2022

Hon. Bruce Poliquin

186 Ledgemere Road

Georgetown, Maine 04548

Dear Bruce,

I want to first congratulate you on qualifying for the campaign to represent Maine’s Second District in Congress. I know first-hand how challenging a task it is to travel the district and gather these signatures. Our campaign was proud to be the first on the ballot, a completely volunteer-driven process that echoed the tremendous grassroots energy I’m sure you’re sensing in our district as well.

I’m writing today to offer a full schedule of debates across the district. Now that signatures have been turned in and the primary campaign has begun in earnest, it’s imperative that voters learn as much as they can about both of us. Republicans in this district deserve accessible, transparent, and responsive leadership, and that starts by ensuring direct access to their candidates.

In order to ensure voters have a local opportunity to hear from us, I am proposing a schedule of 11 debates, one in each county in the district. I have started the process of discussing venues and dates with local Republican officials in each county, and have gotten a very positive response so far. 

In the past, these details were left to party bosses and insiders. But now, the grassroots members of the Republican Party demand a more transparent process – the days of hiding behind the maneuverings of political consultants are behind us. Voters expect to hear directly from us. We are facing unprecedented challenges as a nation, and Mainers deserve to know where we stand and how we’d act if elected.

I hope you will accept this offer, and work with my campaign to iron out the details. I am looking forward to a robust discussion with you of the most important issues of the day, and I appreciate your willingness to serve. We share a common vision of a better Maine and a better America, and I look forward to debating the key differences so voters can make an informed and confident decision in June.

Sincerely,

Liz Caruso