As a voter it has come to my attention that Jason Ritchie, Democratic candidate for the 8th District Representative, has previously sent a request to Congressman Dave Reichert requesting his participation in a debate. Congressman Reichert has not even shown the courtesy of a response to Jason Ritchie. That doesn’t say much about the character of Dave Reichert.

As the news media, and in the best interest of educating our voters, I would request that you start asking the tough questions on why Congressman Dave Reichert clearly refuses to debate candidate Jason Ritchie on the issues and his voting record in Congress

The voting public deserves an opportunity to see where our candidates stand on the issues, and the media should be pressuring our candidates to debate the issues – that is the only way it ever happens.

I hope you will pursue this in the best interest of the voters.

– Jacqueline Ruedi