Bring on the discussion
Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger has a good idea. He
proposes a debate between himself and Governor Perdue over whether to restore
he ¾ cent sales tax. He says Perdue is using her bully pulpit to mount a
re-election campaign and wants an equal opportunity to make his case for why
the tax should not be imposed. House
Speaker Thom Tillis says he wants in on the debate, too. But a two-against-one
matchup wouldn’t be fair or productive.
It isn’t likely to happen. Governor Perdue quickly ruled out the idea. With all her experience in state government she doesn’t perform well in a debate setting. But it would be refreshing to hear some honest dialogue instead of the recent finger pointing and partisan rhetoric North Carolina has heard.
NC SPIN would like to offer an alternative. We would gladly host a discussion between Berger and Perdue over the issue on our next statewide television show. We would even be willing to expand the forum to include Tillis and perhaps Representative Bill Faison, who has been a vocal advocate for this tax. NC SPIN pledges to keep the discussion civil, on topic and give each side equal opportunity and time to advocate the issue.
The people of our state would benefit from such a discussion and we encourage the governor and the pro tem to take us up on our offer. We deserve an honest presentation of this important issue.
An excellent idea and chance for the citizens to see first hand how or if these governmental officials think.
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honest debate and Gov in the same sentence. Laughable
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Excellent idea Tom, but don't hold you breath until this happens.
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Never happen, Dems never want to debate, especially Bev.
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Great idea. I hope all partie; especially Governor Dumpling will accept the invitation.
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Gov. Perdue is trying to plug leaks in her sinking ship ! Her lackluster job performance and poll numbers will force her to try anything to win votes .
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Count me in as NCDP Chair. Perhaps Mayor McCrory would be so kind as to join the discussion as well.
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According to the Carolina Journal this morning, it looks as if the Governor will not seek a second term. However, I think your idea is great. Who among the Democrats will step up?
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Somehow aqll politicians wanttoraise TAXES. NoBody has >>>any IDEA on CUTTING SPENDING..Nor WASTE..LOOK AT STATE CARS PARKED AT RESTAURANTS AT 11:00 P>PM during the week & sometimes Sunday nights..WHO'S WATCHING ??
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