Himes and Whitnum to debate

by: Sue

Sun Jul 20, 2008 at 07:40:06 AM EDT

According to the Greenwich Time, it looks like it will really happen.

This should be very interesting.  

Depending upon whom one asks, there are two debates on the calendar between Democratic congressional hopefuls Jim Himes and Lee Whitnum in the 4th District before their Aug. 12 primary.

Or just one.

Both candidates have agreed to a July 28 debate in Norwalk sponsored by Cablevision News 12 and to be held in its studios. Whitnum is also trying to organize a second debate, from lining up a moderator and venue to sending out invitations to prospective participants, including her opponent.

"Himes and I are hosting it, only he doesn't know it," said Whitnum, who petitioned her way onto the ballot last month.

Mr. Himes will be unable to make the other debate,  as previously chronicled by Jon Kantrowitz. That didn't stop Ms. Whitnum from asking the Himes campaign for funds to pay for it:

As for the debate that is being debated, Whitnum said she is looking for Himes campaign to pick up half of the $300 tab for renting the Norwalk Concert Hall.

"There's no time for hemming and hawing," Whitnum said. "If you're interested, then participate. If you're not, then don't."

The Himes campaign sees things a bit differently, however.

"There is no such debate happening, so we're not going to be paying for it," Keaney said.

I don't get Channel 12 in my area ~ maybe someone can tape it?