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In "New Era" of Accountability Millard Evades Public Debate

As published in The Press Enterprise Thu, Oct 5, 2006
Picture of page 1 Millard decides against debate
Challenger Slavick says reluctance casts doubt on lawmaker's skills

    By PETER KENDRON

    Press Enterprise Writer

    Incumbent State Rep. David Millard says he won't debate Democratic challenger David Slavick this fall, and Slavick is using the opportunity to question how effective Millard can be in the state Capitol.

    Millard says he feels his voting record, his door-to-door campaigning and his availability during office hours give voters enough chances to answer questions about his political stances.

    But Slavick says debates also show skills a legislator should have.

    In the state House, you must speak persuasively at a moment's notice and "have the ability to think on your feet," he said.

    "It seems to me that Mr. Millard is not comfortable talking about the issues in a forum he hasn't created himself," Slavick said.

Public Service Announcement: PA Voters can begin registration with cell phones

Would-be voters with cell phones can now start the process of registering by sending a simple text message, thanks to a program the Pennsylvania League of Young Voters Education Fund unveiled this morning.

Cell phone users need only send the message "Pgh" or "Pa" to the number 75444. They will get a message asking for their name and address, and if they supply it, an already completed voter registration form will be sent to their home.

The would-be voter needs only to sign it and send it in by the Oct. 10 registration deadline to vote in the Nov. 7 election. On Election Day, the person will get a text message reminding him to vote and telling him where his polling place is.

Khari Mosley, regional director of the fund, said he was "very excited about this. . . . Our group is always striving to think of new ways to encourage voter registration, especially among the younger population."

The messages are sent via a secure channel and the information provided by registrants will be kept private, the fund said.

Recent Interview Featured on "Breaking Blue"

Breaking Blue is a place for breaking news and polls, as well as rumors, chitchat, and general dishing on Democratic politics and DC. David's recent interview was recently featured as "news to know." Read it here.

Website "Future Majority" Features the Campaign in Article Highlighting the Accomplishments of the New Generation of Politicians

An article entitled "Millenials Taking Politics Into Their Own Hands - Stories from the Front Lines" highlights the role that forward thinking Democratic candidates like David Slavick are taking in reinvigorating the Democratic Party.

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