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Wed Oct 8, 2014, 08:15 AM Oct 2014

Wisconsin: Walker and Burke to meet for debate in Eau Claire Oct. 10

http://www.wxow.com/story/26639319/2014/09/26/walker-and-burke-to-meet-for-debate-in-eau-claire-next-month

The 2014 gubernatorial debates between Governor Scott Walker and challenger Mary Burke will be held on October 10 at 7 p.m. in Eau Claire and on October 17 in Milwaukee, sponsored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation.

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"Political debates provide excellent opportunities for voters to hear directly from the candidates, and I am looking forward to holding spirited and thoughtful discussions regarding the future of Wisconsin," said Governor Walker.

"Thank you to WBAF for hosting these important debates about the future of our state. I look forward to a robust discussion about the challenges we face, and how Wisconsin can do better," said Mary Burke.

The moderators and panelists were agreed to by the WBA members in each of the two media markets. In Eau Claire, the debate will be held on October 10 at 7 p.m. in the Mayo Auditorium. The moderator will be Jill Geisler. The panelists include Eau Claire's Own Keith Edwards, along with Judy Clark from WEAU, Mike Thompson from WKBT and Shawn Johnson from Wisconsin Public Radio. WBAF President and CEO Michelle Vetterkind will provide the opening and closing remarks. The debate will be an hour in length.

**WXOW will be live streaming the debate on wxow.com
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