Merkley challenges Sen. Smith to October debate series

Merkley challenges Sen. Smith to October debate series

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By KATU Web Staff

SALEM, Ore. - Democratic senatorial candidate Jeff Merkley wants to debate incumbent Senator Gordon Smith eight times before the November election.

Merkley says he wants to hold a series of debates in October in Portland, Eugene, Forest Grove, Medford and Pendleton.
    
His campaign says he sent the proposal to Sen. Smith on Monday.
    
So far, Sen. Smith hasn't responded to the debate proposal.

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