Schansberg Challenges Hill to Debate

Here's the latest press release from the Schansberg for Congress campaign:

"Contact:
Melanie Hughes
Campaign Manager, Schansberg for Congress
502) 432-1930
SchansbergForCongress@gmail.com
www.SchansbergForCongress.com
or
Eric Schansberg
Libertarian Candidate
U.S. House, 9th District—IN
812) 218-0443
May 27, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Schansberg again urges Hill to debate on gas prices—or at least to return phone calls
After challenging Rep. Baron Hill to a debate on gas prices two weeks ago, Dr. Eric Schansberg's campaign has yet to hear back from Hill's campaign. Hill has responded through the media (in a News-Tribune story), but has not yet extended the dignity of returning a phone call.

Dr. Schansberg is following the tradition established by Rep. Hill in May 2006 when Hill challenged former Rep. Mike Sodrel to a debate on gas prices. Gas prices have risen 68% since Hill returned to Washington DC.

Quoting Hill's press release from May 2006: "One week after challenging Congressman Mike Sodrel to an immediate debate over gas prices, Baron Hill has yet to hear back from Sodrel. On Primary Night, Hill demanded a debate in Southern Indiana on or before Friday, May 12, claiming Hoosiers deserve to hear the two candidates talk about the current gas crisis…"

Schansberg said: "The hypocrisy of repeatedly demanding a debate in 2006 and refusing to debate in 2008 is embarrassing."

Schansberg added: "But I understand why Rep. Hill would run away from a debate with me about gas prices. His party supports a range of policies that reduce supply and thus, increase prices. He supports massive government spending and debt, which weakens the dollar and drives up the price of imports including oil. Besides, why would a politician want to debate an economist about economics?"

For more information or an interview, contact Eric Schansberg at (812) 218-0443, Melanie Hughes at (502) 432-1930, or send an email to SchansbergForCongress@gmail.com.

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