OH-16: UPDATE - John Boccieri Agrees to Five Debates

It's time to get serious about your choice for U.S. Congressional House Representative for Ohio's Fighting 16th District!

Candidate for U.S. Congress John Boccieri has accepted five requests to participate in debates with opponent Kirk Schuring about the most pressing issues facing voters of Ohio's 16th Congressional District.

In a statement released to day, Senator Major John Boccieri(d-Aliance declared:

"There is so much at stake in this election. Voters deserve more from us than 30 second soundbites or misleading attacks from shadowy Washington groups. We need serious debates in fair forums with unbiased moderators who are going to focus on the issues this community really cares about - creating good jobs, turning around the economy, and helping the middle class get ahead.

"I hope Senator Schuring is willing to join me to discuss our ideas with the people of this district."

Open, balanced public debates have been a fundamental part of America's democratic process since the nation's founding. In this spirit, Boccieri has agreed to engage with Schuring in the following debates hosted by respected local leaders and institutions:

AARP / Stark State College of Technology
When: September 5
Where: Stark State College of Technology

Time-Warner Cable
When: September 23
Where: Studio Recording for Broadcast

Temple Israel Brotherhood Election Dinner
When: October 12
Where: Temple Israel, Canton

Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
When: October 20
Where: University of Akron Medina Campus

WHBC - Points to Ponder
When: October 22
Where: Live Radio Debate

Boccieri is eager to participate in more debates that adhere to the same standards of fairness and community involvement as those listed above. He will also attend meet-the-candidates forums and other policy-focused events across the 16th District.

In closing Johbn Boccieri stated:

"The people of this district deserve to hear from Sen. Schuring and myself on
the issues as often as possible."

It's finally time to put an end to "The Schuring Distraction Campaign" and get to the issues at heart in this highly watched U.S. Congressional race!

UPDATE: Kirk Schuring has still NOT responded to Sen. John Boccieri's request to debate.