Binghamton, NY -- Congressman Marc Molinaro today announced he's agreed to debates with WBNG and Nexstar Media Group, hosted by WTEN. This is the sixth debate invitation Molinaro has agreed to.
86 days ago, Congressman Molinaro challenged Josh Riley to debates. Since then, Molinaro has agreed to six separate debates, while Josh Riley just agreed to a single debate in Albany.
Congressman Marc Molinaro said, "DC Insider Josh Riley is playing political games. This year alone, he's evaded reporter questions in seven separate stories from local, state, and national media outlets. This pattern of avoidance isn't a coincidence – it's a cynical DC strategy to use slick TV ads that put forth a curated image and lies, while hiding his true positions from the public."
DC Insider Josh Riley's long history of dodging questions:
New York Post (July 2, 2023): "The Riley campaign declined to comment."
Times Union (April 15, 2024): "Riley’s campaign declined to comment."
Daily Freeman (May 10, 2024): "Josh Riley...did not respond to an email inquiry for comment."
Politico (May 15, 2024): "Democrat Josh Riley, didn’t respond to a request for comment."
Daily Freeman (June 28, 2024): Riley did not immediately respond to an inquiry seeking his opinion about the debate.
Times Union (July 9, 2024): "Josh Riley...released a statement also refraining from mentioning Biden."
Washington Free Beacon (July 10, 2024): "Riley did not respond to a request for comment."
Washington Examiner (July 10, 2024): "Riley’s campaign did not reply to a request for comment."
DC Insider Josh Riley's history of dodging debates:
On May 22nd, Congressman Molinaro challenged Josh Riley to debates.
86 days later, Molinaro has agreed to six debates, Riley has only agreed to one.
DC Insider Josh Riley's history of lying about his past & positions:
As a DC Insider, Josh Riley worked in the Senate and Supreme Court to open the border. Now he's running TV ads lying about it.
Last month, Riley endorsed Kamala Harris, then lied about it -- telling an Axios reporter he doesn’t know who he’s supporting.
As a DC Insider, Riley represented big corporations and sexual predators like Al Franken and Harvey Weinstein. Then lied about it -- telling a News10 reporter he actually represented working families.
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