For Immediate Release

September 29, 2014

Contact: Emmanuel Garcia, (956) 459-8498, press@leticiavandeputte.com

40 Days, 40 Ways Dan Patrick is Wrong for Texas
#36 Dan Patrick - Over 24 Debates in the Primary, Only One for all Texas Voters

San Antonio, TX This November, Texans will have the chance to elect Leticia Van de Putte,
a proven problem solver, who will fight for all Texans, as their next Lt. Governor.

We are 36 days away from the general election. Today, we continue to highlight our top 40
reasons why Dan Patrick is not prepared to lead Texas.

#36 Dan Patrick - Over 24 Debates in the Primary, Only One for all Texas Voters:

Tonight, Leticia Van de Putte and Dan Patrick face-off in their one and only debate.

Despite having over two dozen debates for his tea party base in the primary, Patrick accepted
only one for general election voters.

We can only conclude that he's scared - scared of his fellow Texans and his opponent, scared of
that unbridled tongue of his. [Houston Chronicle, 9/18/2014]

If you are unwilling to answer the tough questions and face voters across the state, you not ready
to lead.

Debate Details:

Today, September 29 at 7:00 PM CT.

Where and how to watch the debate:

Networks televising the debate
A list of watch parties all across Texas

Background:

Patrick Participated In More Than Two Dozen Debates During The Primary, Even
Debating Former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro. In September 2014, San Antonio
Express-News reported, Patrick threw down in more than two-dozen debate style events during
a grueling primary and for good measure he brazenly debated former San Antonio Mayor
Julian Castro on immigration policy just a month before winning the GOP lieutenant governor
nomination. [San Antonio Express-News, 9/28/2014]

Van de Putte Proposed 5 Lieutenant Debates. In July 2014, The Dallas Morning News
reported, With a little over three months to go before Texas voters select their next lieutenant
governor, Democrat Leticia Van de Putte on Monday challenged Republican Dan Patrick to five
debates in September and October. [Dallas Morning News, 7/28/2014]

Patrick Accepted One Debate from Van de Putte. In August 2014, The Dallas Morning News
reported, The two candidates for lieutenant governor have tentatively agreed on at least one
debate before they face off in the Nov. 4 general election. [Dallas Morning News, 8/13/2014]

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