Falmouth and Cumberland Democrats to host first public forum featuring all five candidates for First Congressional District race

FALMOUTH, ME -- The first major forum of the Democratic candidates vying to succeed Congressman Tom Allen is scheduled for Falmouth High School, Monday, November 5th."The public is hungry for continued leadership in Congress," said State Representative John Brautigam, who will moderate the event. "This debate will give the public the first district-wide opportunity to learn where these candidates stand on the war in Iraq, terrorism, health care, the environment, taxation, and economic development."The forum is sponsored by the Falmouth and Cumberland Democratic Committees, who will submit the videotape for airing on local access cable. The Democratic contenders are former state Senate Majority Leader Michael Brennan; attorney Michael Cote; York County District Attorney Mark Lawrence; former Senate Majority Leader Chellie Pingree; and state Senator Ethan Strimling.
According to Jeanne Hulit, of the Falmouth Democratic Committee, part of the evening will feature questions from the audience. "We expect lots of folks from across the First Congressional District to attend this unique event. By directly involving those people, we are adding to Maine's strong tradition of grass roots democracy." This debate will take place exactly 365 days before the 2008 general election. It will be held in the Falmouth High School Theater, at 74 Woodville Road in Falmouth. The forum runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m. The event is free to the public. Contact: Pamela Fenrich, Falmouth Democrats, 207-797-4571