N.D. Tea party debate skipped by top GOP candidates

February 25, 2012 at 1:55 am in Grand Forks Herald

Tonight will be the last scheduled debate for candidates in North Dakota’s top races prior to the state nominating conventions in March. But with several high-profile contenders from both parties not attending, less than half of the invited candidates will face their competition on stage. At least one participant is calling out his opponent’s absence, prompting a campaign issue over candidates’ willingness to debate in front of their party’s base of support. Continue Reading