Wicker runs away from Neshoba County Fair Debate
Crawfishes on commitment,
blames Democratic Leader for scheduling votes
…but none are currently scheduled
From a press release:
Interim U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker yesterday backed out of a scheduled candidate debate with Gov. Ronnie Musgrove. The debate, scheduled for July 31 at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, was accepted by both candidates more than a month ago.
Wicker claimed the press of Senate business, and important votes, yet was able to find time out to speak at the fair on Wednesday morning, July 30. Wednesday is smack in the middle of the Senate work week.
"I like to believe you can take a man at his word, but Wicker agreed to this debate weeks ago and now he crawfishes out of it," said Tim Phillips, campaign manager for Musgrove's Senate campaign.
There has been no change in the Senate schedule in the weeks since Wicker agreed to the debate. While it is possible that votes may be scheduled on July 31, none are currently scheduled. It is just as possible that votes might be scheduled on June 30, when Wicker will be at the Fair.
A copy of the Senate yearly schedule, prepared at the beginning of the year, is attached. (calendars can be found below)
"If he can't keep his word about this, how can Mississippi voters trust anything he says?" added Phillips.
