{"id":581759,"date":"2024-08-06T19:20:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T23:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wvmetronews.com\/?p=581759"},"modified":"2024-08-06T19:20:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T23:20:52","slug":"rucker-doyle-will-debate-twice-heading-toward-november-election","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wvmetronews.com\/2024\/08\/06\/rucker-doyle-will-debate-twice-heading-toward-november-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Rucker, Doyle will debate twice heading toward November election"},"content":{"rendered":"

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. <\/strong>— A high-profile state Senate race will include a couple of debates.<\/p>\n

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Patricia Rucker<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sixteenth District Senate candidates Sen. Patricia Rucker and Democratic challenger John Doyle announced two upcoming debates during an event Tuesday at the historic Jefferson County Courthouse in Charles Town.<\/p>\n

Rucker said she hopes the debates will set an example in political civility.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe basically want to show our constituency how we can have a discussion on the issues, but discuss it in a respectful manner.\u201d Rucker said. \u201cBoth John and I respect each other, we have very different opinions, but also know how to work together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Doyle, a former longtime member of the House of Delegates, said the debates will help voters better understand the issues<\/p>\n

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John Doyle (Perry Bennett\/West Virginia Legislative Photography)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIt’s important that the voters understand the issues.\u201d Doyle said. \u201cSenator Rucker and I can discuss all these issues in a way that they will help people get a better understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n

Both said they are disappointed with the mudslinging seen in both local and national politics.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo many of these campaigns become personal and full of name calling.\u201d Rucker said. \u201cThey\u2019re not discussing the issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

Doyle also floated the possibility of holding the debates without a moderator.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to hear from the audience. We may each make a brief opening statement then take questions.\u201d Doyle said. \u201cNot having a moderator puts the onus on each of us to be courteous to the other.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first debate is set for Oct. 1 at the Robert C. Byrd Center on Shepherd University’s campus. The second date is yet to be set but will take place in Inwood in Berkeley County.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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