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Wisconsin debate dispute erupts between Cooke and Van Orden
Original: Rebecca Cooke said Derrick Van Orden backed out of a debate. Van Orden said that’s not true.
Rebecca Cooke, running against Republican incumbent Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin's congressional race, said Van Orden backed out of a scheduled debate. Van Orden denied that claim, saying he had not withdrawn. The conflicting statements have become a flashpoint in the closely watched race, with each side accusing the other of misrepresenting the debate arrangements.
Why now: The conflicting accounts from both campaigns are feeding into an increasingly contentious swing race ahead of the election
Rebecca CookeDerrick Van OrdenWisconsin
Evidence
- Rebecca Cooke said Derrick Van Orden backed out of a debate. Van Orden said that’s not true. · Spectrum News
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