DeStefano Campaign Secures Two One-On-One Debates with Gov. Rell

September 22, 2006

New Haven: The DeStefano campaign has announced that it has come to an agreement with the Rell campaign for two one-on-one televised debates between Democratic nominee John DeStefano and Governor Rell. Also agreed upon is a single one-on-one debate between the candidates for Lt. Gov., Mary Messina Glassman and Michael Fedele.

The DeStefano campaign also wants to participate in additional televised debates and forums with all candidates for governor. DeStefano is scheduled to participate in at least one candidate forum with the Green Party candidate.

"The DeStefano campaign is pleased Gov. Rell has reconsidered and decided to debate John DeStefano one-on-one," said Derek Slap - Communications Director. "Ultimately, it's voters who win, because they will have the opportunity to contrast John DeStefano's vision for helping Connecticut's families with Gov. Rell's record of failure."

Negotiations with the Rell campaign concerning dates, locations, formats, and sponsors will begin immediately.