\u201cHi, I\u2019m Cort VanOstran, Democratic candidate for Missouri\u2019s Second Congressional District. While I want to win this race, it\u2019s far more important to me that the voters in the district are able to make an informed decision about for whom to cast their vote.<\/p>\n

For six years, Ann Wagner has refused to appear either in front of a neutral audience or with another candidate. I would like to have an open forum with Ann, the kind that the League of Women Voters sponsors. It is not my nature to attack or to be nasty. I just want voters to have an opportunity to hear both your and my ideas. Regardless of what you say, I will not be personal in attack, although I think that your positions on many issues require strong challenge.<\/p>\n

Voters, if you would like to encourage Ann to join me in an open forum, please text \u201cPlease, Ann\u201d to xxxxx.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I don\u2019t know if this would tilt the 538 needle, but I think that it needs a stimulus. If Cort has a better idea, I\u2019m all for it. I hate to go to a football analogy, but before Cort needs to throw a \u201cHail, Mary,\u201d it would be better to construct a very effective two-minute offense. Time is running out.<\/p>\n

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