Champion, Harpool to debate

We received word Tuesday afternoon that Sen. Norma Champion and Doug Harpool will debate Thursday afternoon at Glendale High School. Champion had been baulking at a debate, fearing it would only give Harpool opportunity to be negative and wouldn't give her the chance to share her record.

Here's the official word from the Springfield school district:


Glendale hosts Champion-Harpool debate

Glendale High School's political discussion club, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, will host a debate and panel discussion between state Senator Norma Champion and challenger Doug Harpool.

The event takes place from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the Glendale library. Five club members will serve as panelists; one of them will moderate the debate.

Son's and Daughters of Liberty is a student political debate club created in 2005.

The event is educational but also seriously political, said Mike Snodgrass, who teaches advanced placement government and liberty and law honors classes at Glendale. It's an important event for the candidates and students alike.

For more information contact Mike Snodgrass at 523-8116.