September 26, 2008
Cullen challenges Conservative to one-on-one debate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
KITIMAT Nathan Cullen, incumbent MP and New Democrat candidate in
Skeena Bulkley Valley, today challenged his Conservative opponent to a
one-on-one debate dealing with the economy and the environment.
“For years, Stephen Harper and the Conservatives have tried to say that
dealing with harmful climate change would spell economic disaster for our
country,” said Cullen. “We think that is a ridiculous argument.”
“It is time for the people of Skeena-Bulkley Valley to hear first-hand what
the two major contenders in this election have to say on this critical
issue.”
“I am concerned about the way in which the Conservatives are controlling
local candidates in this election,” said Cullen. “It is typical of the
control that Stephen Harper has placed on his back-bench MPs in Parliament,
many of whom never get the opportunity to speak on behalf of their
constituents.
“On a number of occasions, various Conservative MPs have approached me to
send a message to Cabinet Ministers,” added Cullen. “They seem to think I
have better access than they are allowed.”
“In contrast, my leader, Jack Layton, has always expected me to speak out on
behalf of Northwest British Columbians. We meet regularly and I pass along
what I¹m hearing at home, which then becomes part of our official policy.”
Cullen confirmed that his campaign would remain as flexible as possible in
the last weeks of this campaign to accommodate Smith’s schedule.
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For further information: Nathan Cullen Campaign, 250-635-1751,
info@nathancullen.com