More on Dollinger-Robach debates
We told you a little bit earlier that Democrat challenger Rick Dollinger had challenged incumbent Republican Joe Robach to a series of Lincoln-Douglass style debates in the race for New York’s 56th Senate district. There are a few reasons why I think these debates would be particularly interesting:
- 1. There is almost no floor debate in Albany and what little there is is highly scripted. The entire Albany system cries out for more public debate.
- 2. To my knowledge, there were no debates in the SD-56 race last time.
- 3. There’s a bit of bad blood between these two. Remember — Robach switched parties and took Dollingers’ seat in 2002.
So here’s hoping that Robach accepts the challenge. Whether you’re a fan of Republicans or a fan of Democrats, as long as you’re a fan of democracy, you should like these.
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I’m sure local public access would be glad to host a debate.