Illinois Debate a Success
Free & Equal would like to thank all of those who made our second Illinois gubernatorial debate a tremendous success.
Special thanks to the terrific slate of candidates who participated:
- Dan Proft and Adam Andrzejewski (Republicans)
- Randall Stufflebeam (Constitution)
- Rich Whitney (Green)
- Lex Green (Libertarian)
- William “Dock” Walls and Michael White (Independents)
These candidates showed us why it’s so important for voters to get to hear from a wide range of political viewpoints. Again, thank you candidates. All of you won the day in our book.
We’d like to thank our co-sponsors from the University of Chicago: Students for a Free Society, Students for a Democratic Society, College Republicans, College Democrats, and the student chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Thanks to the media who were in attendance or who posted our debate video online – the Chicago Maroon, the River Cities’ Reader, and the many blogs and advocacy groups such as Campaign for Liberty.
Today we vote in the 2010 Illinois primaries. Then the real fun begins as we head into the general election, but before we get there, you can be sure that Free & Equal will be hosting another debate between the Illinois candidates for governor.
By that time, we hope that many third party and independent candidates will have qualified for the Illinois ballot. You can be sure Free & Equal will be sticking around to make sure that happens. Voters deserve choices!
Thanks to everyone again, and be on the lookout for an announcement in the coming months about our next debate. In the meantime, head over to FreeAndEqual.org anytime to watch this and any of our past debates.
Watch the Illinois Gubernatorial Debate LIVE – 7pm CST
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Free & Equal founder to host debate
Chicago (Jan. 27, 2010) – Christina Tobin, founder and chief executive of The Free & Equal Elections Foundation, will moderate todayʼs Free & Equal Illinois Gubernatorial Debate.
Tobin also moderated the first Free & Equal debate of the 2010 governorʼs race back in October. That event can be seen in its entirety at www.freeandequal.org.
Todayʼs debate will commence at 7 p.m. at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave. Doors will open to the event at 6 p.m. and admission is free. Seating is limited and will fill quickly. All media personal are advised to contact Micah Gamino, Free & Equal Media Director, at micah@freeandequal.org in advance to reserve a seat.
“The event is being co-hosted by five University of Chicago student organizations: Students for a Free Society, Students for a Democratic Society, College Republicans, College Democrats and the student chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Today’s debate lineup:
- Dan Proft and Adam Andrzejewski (Republicans)
- Randall Stufflebeam (Constitution)
- Rich Whitney (Green)
- Lex Green (Libertarian)
- William “Dock” Walls and Michael White (Independents)
Seven confirmed for Free & Equal gubernatorial debate
Chicago (Jan. 21, 2010) — Seven candidates have confirmed they will attend this week’s Free & Equal Illinois Gubernatorial Debate, hosted by The Free & Equal Elections Foundation. Five University of Chicago student organizations will co-sponsor the event: Students for a Free Society, Students for a Democratic Society, College Republicans, College Democrats and the student chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
The debate will commence at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, 5807 S. Woodlawn Ave. Doors open to the event at 6 p.m. and admission is free, but seating is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
All candidates not only Republicans and Democrats who have announced their candidacy in the race for Governor of Illinois have been invited to participate. The current list of confirmed candidates includes:
- Dan Proft and Adam Andrzejewski (Republicans)
- Randall Stufflebeam (Constitution)
- Rich Whitney (Green)
- Lex Green (Libertarian)
- William “Dock” Walls and Michael White (Independents)
“We will have a meaningful and spirited debate on Wednesday,” Free & Equal Chief Executive Christina Tobin said. “However, our line-up is still lacking a Democratic candidate. I challenge the Demoratic Party to join our debate in the name of Illinois voters who have a right to see how all of the candidates in this race compete on a level playing field.”
In October, Free & Equal hosted its first Illinois Gubernatorial Debate at the Midwest Liberty Fest. Six candidates participated, including Adam Andrzejewski and Dan Proft (Republican), William “Dock” Walls, III (Democrat), Michael White (Independent), Randall Stufflebeam (Constitution) and Rich Whitney (Green).
The October debate, which was moderated by Tobin, can be seen in its entirety at freeandequal.org.
The moderator of this week’s debate, along with the final slate of confirmed candidates, will be announced soon.
Second Illinois Gubernatorial Debate Flyer Released
Free and Equal’s second Illinois Gubernatorial Debate will take place Wednesday, January 27th at the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago. You can download flyers from our website, in Large and Small versions. You can also visit our event page on Facebook. Please tell your friends!
You can find more information about Free and Equal’s debates on our Debates page.
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