Barney Frank Reelection 2010 - Debate: Sean Bielat Earl Sholley, Rush Radio 1200 – Barney Frank Challengers Face off

The Podcast of the only debate between Barney Frank’s 2010 Republican Challengers will be available for podcast here: Jeff Katz, Rush Radio today.

Abridge version of the final moments of the debate follows: *With Commentary

Both candidates towards the end of the debate were asked a series of questions by Jeff Katz, both Bielat and Sholley shared the same or similar opinions on the issues.

Beilats answers were short without delving too deeply into any specific issues, while Sholley answered in depth, with historic and constitutional references.

On the Birth Question:

Sholley – This is a Red Herring, some people think this is a good way to get rid of this President, I think there are other areas where he has abused the constitution, I would call for his impeachment on other areas. I want to be the Freedom Czar when I get down to Washington.

Bielat – I would not call for impeachment – I don’t think impeachment is appropriate, I think it’s a silly issue – I don’t understand why the White House doesn’t release his birth certificate. I do think all candidates should be required to produce a certificate.

On Electability:

Sean: you have talked about Earl’s arrest or time in jail – would it make it impossible for you to support him? – I’m doing everything to do to win in the primary – avoids direct answer and is pushed by Katz to respond

Sean – I’d have some serious questions I’d need to be answered

Earl: On his arrests: We live in the most corrupt state in America, and I stood up to the system, as a parent - I stood up to the state, I disciplined my daughter, which, by the way, I did not go to jail for – I’ve been an activist and a fighter for the past 50 years.

Katz: I’m hearing the ads in my head, any questions which would be put towards Barney Frank – and a photo of your arrest record,

Earl: Barany Frank has a lot of issues as well, and those are important issues, and those are abuses of his involvement in politics. My problems pale in comparison to Mr. Franks.

If Bielat is successful in the primary would you support him?

Sholley: Absolutely, I am a team player, and remember this incident happened 15 years ago; these issues have been gone over many times.

Katz: Sean you’ve been charged with being a moderate and a Rhino

Bielat: We see that on the left all the time one of the games on the far right, we’ll you’re not a conservative – I think people can draw there own conclusions – on myself, this guy communities the issues.

Closing Statements:

Sholley: I would ask for everyone’s votes and thanks for listening, I have many common sense solutions, I have the experience, courage and integrity to get the job done in Washington, please go to our website, www.sholleyforcongress.us I don’t’ want to retire Frank, I want to defeat, investigate, indict and incarcerate him.

Bielat: I’ve got thousand of volunteers, go to Sean Bielat.com this is the year we are going to send Barney home.

In conclusion, Mr. Sholley appeared most knowledgeable and willing to discuss the issues; he met the allegations about his “issues” head on, and delivered a debate that was based on then issues. He also has a keen wit and sense of humor. When asked if he would support Mr. Beilat should he win, he was most gracious in his answer. Sholley has grown as a candidate and would be a solid opponent to defeat Barney Frank in the district.

Mr. Biel at also answers the questions, but with less authority than Mr. Sholley – The basic answers were short, but to the point. It may be a question of style, or a lack of experience in the debate arena, something that would be crucial to winning this particular district.

In addition, Mr. Beilat was not as gracious as Mr. Sholley when asked if he would support Mr. Sholley should Sholley best him in the primary – that comes down to individual choices, I found that particular remark to be someone disingenuous, since it was Mr. Beilats campaign that put out videos outlining all of Mr. Shelley’s legal documents, and allegations that we not necessarily true, then hastily pulled from his website and moved to one page blogs.


The full debate will be posted here as soon as available. It is imperative that individuals choose a candidate, going into the September 14th primary and form that point, regardless of which of these candidates win the primary – work to ensure that they have every advantage available to change the course of the 4th District and the nation by defeating Barney Frank. The 4th District is in play and one of these candidates needs to be supported, both financially and through volunteerism. In each debate, every individual distaining draws their conclusions as to who may have won, or who may not have performed as well. This blogs follows:

It goes without saying that, that as one writer put it, this blog feels that, despite any issues and or baggage, Mr. Sholley would be the best “old codger” to run a strong race against Barney Frank. He is strong in debates, his baggage is as old as Frank’s and frankly, not as egregious, he has extensive knowledge of both the district and the Constitution, and although he has run and lost before, it does by no wise disqualify him from seeking office and winning a public office. Best example: Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican Standard bearer. As to Mr. Beliat his performance as adequate, however, he may lack the necessary experience necessary to run a solid campaign against Barney Frank – Let the Old War Horses fight this one out.