DeMaio dodges mayoral debates

Thursday, August 25, 2011

San Diego mayoral candidates decline to debate

San Diego Union Tribune

by Craig Gustafson

August 25, 2011

Looking forward to a lively debate between the four major candidates for San Diego mayor? Be prepared for a long wait.

Two of the declared candidates -- City Councilman Carl DeMaio and District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis -- say they have no plans to participate in debates anytime soon.

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