What This Story Is About
- Independent gubernatorial candidate David Hatley has pledged to donate $1 million to charity if GOP nominee Marsha Blackburn agrees to a debate ahead of the November midterms.
Why It Matters
- Leading candidates usually participate in public debates ahead of elections to allow voters to hear their takes on top issues. But Blackburn has been questioned publicly for refusing any debates so far this campaign cycle.
- Hatley proposed holding the debate October 8 in Nashville.
For Context
- Election Day is November 3. Tennesseans have until October 5 to register to vote.
Catch Up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – An independent candidate for governor is now using a charitable cause to attempt to pressure Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn into a debate.
David Hatley said Tuesday in a social media post that he would donate $1 million to charitable organizations if Blackburn, the GOP candidate for governor, agreed to a public debate with him and Democratic nominee Jerri Green. Green has also challenged Blackburn to debates, which Blackburn refused…