With Indiana’s gubernatorial candidates set to square off for their first debate Wednesday, Democrat John Gregg and Libertarian Rupert Boneham say they hope it’s a chance for voters to learn more about them. Both say they don't need to come out of the debate a clear winner.
Several polls in recent weeks show John Gregg significantly trailing Republican Mike Pence, often by double-digit margins. Gregg says the debates offer him a chance to reach out to a key group of voters - moderate Republicans.
“They’ll find out that I am the only candidate that’s had a record in Indiana and a record of bipartisan leadership. Nobody else can even say the word ‘bipartisan’ and be truthful.”
Gregg says his record of job creation is an issue he’ll focus on. Pence’s campaign refused to comment, but Pence has said his plan for job creation includes cutting personal income taxes, freezing new business regulations and reforming the state’s tax structure.
Libertarian Rupert Boneham says, when it comes to the debates, he’s just happy to be invited:
“No matter how much money we have collected, no matter how much campaigning or advertising we have purchased, we are all on an equal and level playing field.”
Wednesday’s debate in Zionsville is the first of three between the gubernatorial hopefuls. The others are planned for Wednesday, October 17 at 7 p.m. in South Bend and Thursday, October 25 at 7 p.m. in Fort Wayne.
You can hear the debate on WBAA AM920 at 7 p.m. It also will be available onlineor via the WBAA mobile app.
You can submit questions for the candidates HERE.
