Munger Holds Shadow Debate

Contributed by Brian Irving

The Libertarian candidate for governor may be excluded from the gubernatorial debates, but that does not prevent him from responding to the questions.

Dr. Mike Munger will hold a "shadow debate" tomorrow on WZTK FM 101.1 from 8 to 9 a.m. courtesy of the Brad and Britt Show. The format will be to replay the questions and answers from the Democrat and Republican candidates debate tonight on WTVD-TV 11, then air Dr. Munger's comments.

"It will be like the old TV show Mystery Science Theater 3000," quipped the Duke University political science and economics professor. "I listen to the lieutenant governor and the mayor tonight, then offer my own answers." He said he probably will think of some witty retorts "having had all night to think of them."

"I appreciate Brad and Britt giving me the opportunity to respond to Bev and Pat, something most of the other so-called major broadcast media have refused to do." Munger said.

"Honestly, I expect more people will hear this than the TV debate," Dr. Munger said.