Jonathan Steitz and Bob Wirch Debate

Over the weekend, I saw a barrage of TV ads attacking Jonathan Steitz.

Previously, I wasn't aware that he's the antichrist. Good grief.

Apparently, Democrat Bob Wirch supporters are afraid of dealing with the issues and believe mudslinging is their best approach to secure a victory.

Wirch refuses to debate Steitz.

A press release from Steitz for Senate:

Steitz Campaign: Wirch Ducking Debates with Steitz
Fleeing Senator Now AWOL on Debates

Kenosha, WI- The Jonathan Steitz for Senate campaign today called on state Senator Bob Wirch to stop ducking debates and engage voters on the issues instead of launching personal attacks.

The Kenosha Area Business Association (KABA), an association dedicated to the economic health of the greater Kenosha area, has issued a formal invitation to both Wirch and Steitz. Thus far, only Steitz has committed and Wirch has refused to respond.

"What can be more important to the area than to compare ideas for how to grow jobs and get people back to work," said Steitz. "Bob Wirch should stop ducking debates and explain to working families throughout the district why he thinks more government spending and higher taxes are the answer to getting people back to work."

In addition, the American Association of University Women has also issued a formal invitation for the two state senate candidates to debate. The Steitz campaign said they are calling on Sen. Wirch to attend these forums and explain his recent votes against the budget repair bill that has had increasingly positive effects statewide.

"Bob Wirch and his liberal allies have chosen to taint this election by running baseless attack ads on me, rather than being focus on the issues," said Steitz. "Senator Wirch doesn't want to speak to the issues because he knows his votes to increases taxes and spending by billions has not created jobs or helped the economy. Evidently, Wirch is unwilling to stand on his record so he can avoid public discussion at all costs."

Yet another request was made by WLIP radio and host Lenny Palmer. Senator Wirch has not responded to that request either.

"The voters of the 22nd District are looking for a leader who won't avoid the issues, which is clearly becoming a pattern for the Runaway Senator," Steitz said.

Wirch displays a disturbing pattern of failing to communicate with the public and discuss his record.

He left the state with his Democrat comrades when he didn't want to carry out his responsibilities as a state senator. Now, he's running away from the rigors of this recall election.

Doesn't Wirch realize that he's accountable to his constituents?

There's one reason Wirch won't debate Steitz. He's afraid he'd lose.

I think he's right.