Independent congressional candidate Jake Towne claimed a clear victory at the “Debate at the State” – held and co-sponsored by Easton’s historic and beautiful State Theatre. The Express Times was the main sponsor, and is commended by the campaign for its commitment to hear all candidates.
When Towne challenged Mr. Dent on the constitutionality of his support of the War on Terror and the PATRIOT Act’s civil liberty violations, the incumbent had no coherent response and the 20-year career politician pitifully resorted to accusing Towne as believing in 9/11 conspiracies, a complete and utter lie. Towne also challenged Mr. Callahan on HIS unflagging support of the unconstitutional War on Terror and endless nation-building.
Towne’s closing statement was met with by far the most applause, which is quite significant since most of the crowd were not previous supporters and were converted by the debate. While the Republocrat candidates were busy with negative mudslinging, Towne focused on offering solutions to the problems the country faces.
The debate will air on Saturday, October 30th on WFMZ-TV, Channel 69. Watch footage from the Express Times Debate below, and also from the previous WFMZ debate here. (Photo courtesy Sue Beyer/Express Times)
Closing statement from Jake Towne (below left) Towne questioning the constitutionality of Mr. Dent’s support of the undeclared wars and PATRIOT Act. (below right)
Towne asking Mr. Callahan to pledge to take a paycut and give up the congressional perks. When Mr. Callahan first attempted to dodge the question, snickering from the crowd led him to address the question… and say he would think it over. (below left) Towne asking Mr. Callahan why he supports the endless and unconstitutional War on Terror and nation-building. (below right)
To Towne’s delight, Mr. Callahan asked him a question on the federal department of education. (Below left) Towne outlines his stance to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and highlights the contrast on bailouts. (Below right)
Jake takes a moment to state his stance on Cap and Trade and highlighted hydraulic fracturing as the key environmental risk to the district. Read his solutions with hydraulic fracturing here. (Below left) All candidates share their stances on jobs. See Jake’s plank here. (Below right)
All candidates are asked a question about troop withdrawal. Only Towne answers the question while Mr. Dent and Mr. Callahan mudsling at the expense of our veterans. Only Towne has published a veterans plank. (Below left) Towne answers a question on healthcare. (Below right)
Lastly, all candidates are asked a question about negative campaigning. True to form, Mr. Callahan and Mr. Dent answer by mudslinging, while Jake responds by saying, “I think you see so much negative campaigning because they have no new ideas.” Jake outlines his “Our Open Office” idea. (video)
Its nice to see candidates that are not republican or democrat being represented in debates. In the future I would suggest that it become manditory that at least one third party candidate be included.
Jake Congratulations!
Debate posted front page on Daily Paul:
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/147625
wonderful letter to the editor published in Morning Call posted here:
http://www.dailypaul.com/node/147663
Onward to Victory November 2!
My favorite part of the debate is when Callahan asked you a question. The crowd cheered WITH you because they saw how you were being ignored. Crowds elect underdogs. Towne for Congress!
Your answer on the Dep. of Education was very informative. Just like the Dep. of Energy, the Dep. of Ed. has been around for years, has done a horrible job, and it’s better to leave everything to the states. The Republicans used to campaign on the promise to shrink the Dep. of Ed., but no more.
Jake,
You have my vote!! I will try to get the word out the next two days….
Sorry Jake! You’re too weak on the social issues for this guy! You can’t be all things to all people all the time. Stop trying to straddle the fence…
@ Gene -
Thanks for writing! My views are not “weak” from my perspective – they are consistent with the philosophy of liberty in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFr4m9vdqFM