WHITEFISH BAY -- After weeks of ignored phone calls, letters and media inquiries, the Darling campaign has finally admitted to avoiding debates with Representative Sandy Pasch. Alberta Darling's campaign to retain her state Senate seat of nearly 20 years has finally replied to a debate request from Disability Rights Wisconsin and another from Advocates for Education with a firm, 'thanks, but no thanks.' 

Representative Sandy Pasch released the following statement after her commanding primary victory over Darling's own party's fake candidate Gladys Huber: 

"Now that we've completed the wasteful, dishonest, GOP-concocted primary, I had hoped Senator Darling would begin taking debate requests seriously, but clearly that is not the case," said Pasch. "I cannot be more disappointed to hear Senator Darling is not interested in addressing the important issues facing some of the most vulnerable in our society, held in a forum by Disability Rights Wisconsin, or even addressing the future of our children with Advocates for Education. We are still waiting on Darling to confirm a date for additional reputable hosts, but have been given no sign of good intent. It is time for my opponent to emerge from the shadows and join me in a debate on the issues." Pasch is also prepared to meet Senator Darling at Public Policy, Small Business Times, and other forums to discuss the critical issues facing Wisconsin. 

This spring, 30,000 people signed petitions to recall Senator Darling after she supported an extreme agenda that threatens critical priorities, hurts the middle class and divides the state. By giving tax breaks to large corporations while cutting investments in schools, women's healthcare and support for seniors, Darling isn't asking for shared sacrifice to overcome the shared challenges facing Wisconsin families. 
 
Sandy and her husband have lived in Whitefish Bay for 25 years, where they raised three children. A practicing nurse since 1976, and an assistant professor of nursing at Columbia College of Nursing for 15 years, Sandy taught students in the fields of mental health, community health, and ethics. A relative newcomer to the State Assembly, Sandy has focused on strengthening education, improving health care and creating jobs during her three years as a state representative.