Thanks to technology, we're making history, again, tonight here in Idaho.
Beginning at 9:30pm ET tonight, Independent Rex Rammell and I will be having the first debate of the general election campaign for U.S. Senate here in Idaho -- and for the first time in Idaho history, we'll be broadcasting the debate on the internet and taking questions live from folks like you watching it online, right here at DailyKos and across the internet.
Tonight's forum is a new kind of debate that uses the power of technology to put the debate in your hands. So please, join us below the fold to watch the debate and ask your questions in real-time starting at 9:30pm ET!
UPDATE (8:45pm MT): I've now updated the diary with a copy of the video from tonight's debate. Thanks so much for everyone from DailyKos who tuned in and participated!
When Rex Rammell and I extended an invitation to Jim Risch to participate in this and other debates in major cities around Idaho, his spokesman disparaged this important public discourse. Not only that, but Risch has also refused to take part in the traditional, statewide, televised Idaho Public Television/League of Women's Voters/Idaho Press Club debate as well. It just goes to show how out of touch with voters Risch really is.
I hope Jim Risch reconsiders his decision and shows more respect for the people of Idaho by joining tonight's debate -- and future debates all across Idaho. Only time will tell.
But there's one thing I know for sure: Rex Rammell and I are ready and willing to face the public and take your questions. That's why we hope you'll tune in tonight to ask us the tough questions -- and see if Jim Risch decides to stand and answer, or continues to duck and cover.
Enjoy tonight's debate -- and make sure to ask your questions! I hope we can answer as many as possible during our live, online forum. Thanks!
--Larry