Scott Powers
The Tampa debate is on for all four major Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
The campaigns for Andrew Gillum and Philip Levine joined those of Chris King and Gwen Graham Thursday in announcing they have committed to a debate being planned in Tampa on April 18.
After Gillum challenged his rivals to agree to a series of debates Thursday, in quick succession King’s and Graham’s campaigns, and then Gillum’s and Levine’s all announced they have committed to one at WTVT-TV, the Fox affiliate in Tampa.
Gillum’s campaign said they were the first to pledge to that debate but kept quiet about it, waiting for the station to firm everything up and announce.
“We’re pleased two of the other campaigns [King and Graham] have agreed to debate on stage there, and we look forward to adding more debates. Democrats deserve to hear from all of the campaigns all over the state,” said Gillum’s Campaign Communications Director Geoff Burgan.
Around the same time he was issuing that statement, Levine’s campaign also announced his commitment.
“Mayor Levine looks forward to participating in the April 18th debate in the Tampa Bay area, and share his vision for Florida, coupled with his record of progressive accomplishments as a successful two-term Mayor,” said his consultant Christian Ulvert.
The station has not announced any details about time or format.
2 comments
Terri Singer
March 19, 2018 at 1:34 pm
Will this be televised? Can we attend the debate? I would like to hear the candidates. I am not sure who to vote for in this election and a debate will surely be enlightening.
Sarah C. Longstaff
March 21, 2018 at 6:59 pm
Me, too!
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