Politics & Government
Bono Mack, Ruiz Agree to TV Debate
The incumbent Congresswoman and her Democratic opponent plan an October debate.
Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Palm Springs) and challenger Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Coachella) have agreed to terms on a televised debate next month.
The October 12th debate will be televised by KMIR and co-sponsored by KMIR and The Desert Sun.
No details have been released about the format of the debate.
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The debate will be the second for the incumbent, who took on Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet in a 2010 debate. Ruiz is making his first run at elected office, and in his first political debate appearance.
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