Virgil Goode and John McCain have something in common (aside from being in large part responsible for the economic and foreign policy mess our country now finds itself in)? Who knew? Hopefully the voters of the 5th CD, that's who!
Has Virgil Goode Caught the McCain "Debate Ducking" Bug?September 24, 2008 -- Ivy, VA -- Rep. Virgil Goode appears to have caught the same "debate ducking" bug that has Sen. John McCain calling for a postponement of a scheduled presidential debate. After more than a month of attempts to schedule a debate at Hampden-Sydney College, Rep. Goode is refusing to commit to participating in the debate.
"Rep. Goode has participated in the Hampden-Sydney debate in every past election cycle. Why is he afraid to debate all of a sudden?" said Jessica Barba, communications director for the Perriello campaign. "He said yesterday that he's letting the lobbyists work on the bailout bill, so he certainly can't be 'suspending' his campaign to confront that issue. He has no credible excuse for ducking this debate. His constituents--especially those in Farmville who do not have access to the Roanoke-Lynchburg and Charlottesville news markets--deserve the opportunity to see both candidates debate the issues so they can make an informed choice in November. Mr. Goode does not own this seat; he has to earn it."
Virgil Goode also refused to participate in a debate in Danville sponsored by the Danville NAACP, Danville and Pittsylvania Education Association, Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, Pittsylvania County NAACP, and Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
P.S. This press release was brought to you by the next congressman from the 5th CD, Tom Perriello!