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Politics: Callahan tars and feathers Shock with chicken label

Posted in Uncategorized with tags , , on August 26, 2008 by Billy Dennis

From Colleen Callahan’s blog, an accusation that 18th District Congressional opponent Aaron Schock is a chicken who keeps ducking out on scheduled debates:

“I believe the best forum for voters to see the candidates in their work clothes is in a debate,” Callahan said. “The debate format presents the opportunity for the candidates to not only respond but to react as well.”

Schock has withdrawn from several previously scheduled debates, often giving no reason for his withdrawal. As of today, the Schock Campaign has officially committed to exactly zero debates.

Barbecue chicken will be served at all twenty debates in honor of Schock and his reluctance to step up and debate Callahan on the issues. “We think it’s a fitting tribute,” said Terry Towery, Callahan’s campaign manager. “We’re barbecuing chicken because we are running against someone who is chicken to debate us.”

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