GOP Connecticut governor candidate agrees to 4 debates
HARTFORD — Bob Stefanowski, the Republican candidate for Connecticut governor, is agreeing to four debates this election season.
The Madison businessman announced Monday he'll participate in the debates planned for Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 18 and Oct. 30.
Missing from the list is a debate planned for Sept. 5. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont last week challenged Stefanowski to participate in the debate planned that evening in West Hartford. Independent candidate Oz Griebel, who is petitioning to make the ballot, is expected to join Lamont instead.
Lamont and Stefanowski are already sparring before they appear on stage together.
Lamont says Stefanowski's plan to eliminate the state's personal income tax over eight years is "dishonest" and "irresponsible," while Stefanowski has accused Lamont of wanting to continue Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's "failed policies."
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