The 7th Congressional District Debate scheduled for Oct. 21 at WFMZ-TV studios has been cancelled. The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce said in an email sent out on Monday that Candidate Bob Brooks informed them he will no longer be participating in the debate.
According to The Morning Call, Brooks’ campaign denied avoidance of the debate and vowed to participate.
Isabelle Jabbour, manager of government and external affairs at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, informed interested attendees of this cancellation in an email at 2:05 p.m.
“We understand this is a disappointing development, especially for those who were looking forward to hearing directly from both candidates,” Jabbour said.
The Brown and White was planning on attending and reporting on this debate and will continue its midterm election coverage. The Brown and White is planning to investigate the reason for Brooks’ cancellation.
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Brooks does not even have the backing of the Bethlehem FOP nor any former Bethlehem Mayor so that tells you a lot about the character of this candidate.
He has a lot of baggage that would be exposed & hence his decision to hide.
I did not know this but it makes sense. When I saw him speak at the Brewery earlier this year, I was deeply disappointed. Pete Buttigieg did most of the talking and Brooks seemed overwhelmed and ill prepared. Many months later he used the excuse of bad press for keeping him away from a debate – I guess Pete would not be able to prop him up. I think the mayor of Allentown did the introductions but did not appear to stay.
Ryan not taking away Food Stamps from anyone willing to work or volunteer 20 hours/week.
Trying to encourage everyone physically able to contribute to society versus sitting in your front porch 24/7.
Bob Brooks is another Democratic candidate who is too frightened, unprepared, and unqualified to debate.
DO NOT BELIEVE LYIN RYAN!!! HE VOTED TO TAKE FOOD AWAY FROM NEEDY CHILDREN IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY!!!
By the way, I am a registered Democrat.
THIS IS A BUNCH OF LIES FROM LYIN RYAN, A MOMMY’S BOY TRUMP PUPPET TRAITOR THAT SUPPORTS INSURRECTIONISTS AND WANTS TO AWAY FOOD FROM THE NEEDY!!!
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