O’Malley Debate Schedule Set

Hopeful for more debates between now and Election Day despite Ehrlich “Deadline�

BALTIMORE, MD (October 12, 2006) – Today, Martin O’Malley agreed to participate in two gubernatorial debates this weekend. O’Malley will participate in a taped debate on WJZ-TV in Baltimore on Saturday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m. that will air on Monday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m. Members of the media will be allowed to observe the debate, and should contact WJZ for more details.

Later on Saturday, O’Malley will participate in a live debate hosted by Maryland Public Television and the League of Women Voters at 7:00 p.m. The debate will also air live on WBAL-TV in Baltimore. The debate will allow both candidates to make opening and closing remarks, and take questions from 3 panelists.

“We look forward to this opportunity to share our ideas for helping Maryland families deal with the soaring costs of energy, health care and college tuition,� said Martin O’Malley. “Hopefully Maryland families will have additional opportunities to see the very real difference between the candidates closer to election day as well.�

Martin O’Malley is already committed to attending the following debates before Election Day:

  • NAACP 2006 Gubernatorial Debate, Monday, October 24, 7:00 p.m., Carl Murphy Fine Arts Center, Morgan State University
  • WTOP’s “The Politics Programâ€? with Mark Plotkin, October 30, 2006
  • B’nai Israel Congregation Candidates’ Forum on October 22.

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