The Massachusetts general election is fast approaching, but debates between Democrat and Republican candidates are few and far between.
Most Democrats haven't agreed to debate their Republican counterparts, much to the ire of GBH host Jim Braude.
"You know how many debates we have scheduled between a Democrat and a Republican this election cycle? None. Not one. And we're not the only ones," Braude said in a Greater Boston commentary.
Republican Attorney General candidate Jay McMahon has challenged Democrat Andrea Campbell to seven debates. Campbell has not accepted any. She continues to say, "We'll see."
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In lieu of a post-primary debate, Campbell referenced one with McMahon and the deomcratic primary candidates. Braude dismissed that, pointing out it hardly had any views on YouTube. "Did you see it? Neither did anybody else."
When it comes to the race for lieutenant governor, Democrat Kim Driscoll's campaign said they would get back to Greater Boston about a debate against Republican Leah Cole Allen. "If the phone doesn't ring, you'll know it's me. It hasn't," Braude quipped.
Diana DiZoglio, democratic candidate for state auditor said she would debate, but only if Republican opponent Anthony Amore was joined by other candidates who have polled abysmally low.
"This is not about fairness to all, it's about ensuring her Republican opponent Anthony Amore has as little air time to make his case as possible," Braude said.
Democratic candidate for governor Maura Healey has seemingly agreed to one debate with Republican Geoff Diehl. But that's anticipated to be held in late October after many ballots will have already been mailed in.
"Just saying no to debates may be good for the Democrats, but it's surely not good for democracy," Braude said.
