Vermont Gubernatorial Campaign http://wamc.org en Vermont Governor's Challenger Calls on Shumlin for Debates http://wamc.org/post/vermont-governors-challenger-calls-shumlin-debates <p>Vermont's Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Brock says Governor Peter Shumlin is avoiding debates before groups that could be hostile to some of his positions.<br><br>Brock made the comments Tuesday after Shumlin said he wouldn't be participating in any debates this campaign season sponsored by what he calls special interest groups.<br><br>But Shumlin said he was eager to take part in "five or six" debates sponsored by news organizations after he formally announces his candidacy next week. Shumlin says he has to balance the need to debate with his need to run the state.<br> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:20:00 +0000 Pat Bradley 47106 at http://wamc.org Vermont Governor's Challenger Calls on Shumlin for Debates