October 3rd, at the Grace Community Church, 14505 Gulf Freeway in Houston, the four Republican candidates running for Lt. Governor will participate in an informative Lincoln-Douglas style debate. The debate will be modified for four participants and provide a challenging format to test the of Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, State Senator Dan Patrick, State Land Commissioner, Jerry Patterson and State Agriculture Commissioner, Todd Staples.
This is sure to be a night of robust debate as candidates challenge each other on the issues important to our state. The Master of Ceremonies is popular Houston area radio host Sam Malone and the Debate Moderator is JoAnn Fleming, the current Chair of the TEA Party Caucus Advisory Committee and Executive Director of Grassroots America – We The People.
The modified Lincoln- Douglas debate format puts each candidate in the catbird seat initiating topics with the moderator mostly keeping time. Each candidate will have a set period of time to present his views and the other candidates will be allowed a shorter rebuttal time making the event far more issues driven.
Tickets are only $10, with those under 18 being admitted free of charge, and are available at www.clearlaketeaparty.com. Get your tickets fast as they are sure to go quickly with such a dynamic evening of debate planned. Doors open at 5:00 pm for networking and refreshments, the debate begins at 6:30 pm.
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