It is no secret that Blair Walsingham has been criticizing Diana Harshbarger because she will not debate, while she herself keeps refusing to debate me. Sometimes Walsingham’s team members stretch the truth somewhat. Here is an example. Recently her campaign manager, Ian Ratner, told this to WJHL reporter Josh Smith.
Walsingham’s campaign spokesman told News Channel 11 Walsingham wants to debate Holder and Harshbarger.
“Steve Holder did not participate in the Democratic Primary during which, had he been honest about his intention to serve in Congress to “unequivocally increase the Democratic majority in the House,” he would have faced off with Blair long before now. He is on the ballot because he was able to secure 25 signatures. Blair is focused on the issues, and a debate with her GOP opponent will show that Blair has plans for real economic growth and improvement of health in the district. She sees no reason why Steve should not be included in that debate.” – Ian Ratner, Blair Walsingham campaign manager
First of all, Blair Walsingham does not want to debate me. In fact, she repeatedly refused to debate me, claiming we have the same platform, only her’s is bigger.
He also said I did not participate in the Democratic Primary, well duh genius, I am running as an Independent, so I was not invited to participate in the Democratic Primary.
Ian said I am on the ballot because I was able to secure 25 signatures. Once again, genius, all of the candidates had to secure the same number of signatures. Nothing strange about that.
He states that Blair is focused on the issues, well duh, boy genius, I have a website also, and I state my stance on the issues clearly, plus I constantly talk about the issues on social media, and in my interviews with the media.
So, for the record, I am still ready and willing to debate either candidate or both of them together.
Steve Holder 