Brian Shortsleeve for Massachusetts BOSTON, MA — Republican candidate for governor Brian Shortsleeve made the following statement today reacting to Mike Minogue’s refusal to participate in a 10th debate or forum, most recently an invitation from WBZ Channel 4’s Keller @ Large with Jon Keller:
“‘No Show’ Minogue thinks he can buy this nomination without telling Republican voters who he is, what he’ll do or how he’ll defend his record, which includes being accused by the Trump administration of running a kickback scheme to bribe doctors with liquor and lavish perks to influence their treatment recommendations. That should raise red flags.
Republicans shouldn’t have to wait until a general election to see how Mike Minogue answers tough questions because Maura Healey and the media will waste no time picking him apart if we don’t insist that he address his liabilities now.
I stand ready, willing and able to answer the tough questions, defend my record and prosecute the case against Maura Healey – any time, any place. That’s what we need in a Republican nominee if we stand any chance of winning and turning this state around.”