Senator From Vermont Not Surprised
Senator Bernie Sanders was quick to respond to Monday evening’s news that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has declined Fox News’ invitation to debate him.
“I am disappointed but not surprised by Secretary Clinton’s unwillingness to debate before the largest and most important primary in the presidential nominating process,” Sanders said in a statement.
“The state of California and the United States face some enormous crises. Democracy, and respect for the voters of California, would suggest that there should be a vigorous debate in which the voters may determine whose ideas they support. I hope Secretary Clinton reconsiders her unfortunate decision to back away from her commitment to debate.”
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The two candidates for the Democratic nomination have debated ten times, not including town halls they have appeared at together, albeit not on the stage at the same time.
“I also would suggest that Secretary Clinton may want to be not quite so presumptuous about thinking that she is a certain winner. In the last several weeks, the people of Indiana, West Virginia and Oregon have suggested otherwise,” Sen. Sanders said.
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