John Kerry agreed to debate Ed O’Reilly, the first primary challenger the man has faced, but not without some guidelines. The debate, scheduled to be televised this Sunday at 7 AM on WBZ TV 4 Boston, is being moderated by John Keller, who set the conditions of the debate. The debate is being pre-recorded – no one is allowed to attend the event with the exception of the candidates. This is the only style of debate John Kerry would agree. The O'Reilly campaign called for additional debates which allowed for voter participation. Apparently, Kerry wants to ensure that no-one in the Bay state sees this debate, for good reason.
Although he is shown leading in polls taken at the beginning of August against the Republican challenger, Jeff Beatty, there have been no polls taken showing an O’Reilly – Kerry match. Kerry’s approval rating, according to a Suffolk University poll taken in June, is dismal – 51% of the respondents indicated that Kerry needs to relinquish his seat.
Ed O'Reilly: "I call upon Senator Kerry to enter debates that are open to the public and where ordinary people can ask questions. Democracy and the election process is meant to be inclusive and not exclusive."
Further, O’Reilly touched on the fact that, once again, Kerry has neglected Western Massachusetts. That particular station can only be seen in Eastern Massachusetts, leaving Western Massachusetts Democrats and Independents out. Kerry has displayed his usual antipathy towards his constituents. One would be hard-pressed to find many John Kerry yard signs, bumper stickers or roadside rallies around the state – however, the same cannot be said of Ed O’Reilly. With the increased mistrust of “government as usual” by the voters - Kerry’s seat may not be entirely safe, and like the people of Massachusetts, should not be taken for granted.
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