The Cook Islands Party has thrown down a challenge to the Democratic Party and other parties to take part in a televised debate in the lead-up to the election. The debate to be aired on Cook Islands Television and broadcast live on Radio Cook Islands to the Outer Islands would focus on policies and issues, and presided over by an agreed moderator.The CIP has asked CITV to work out costs and details for arranging the debate for simulcast. Staging the event will likely solicit a shared cost between the debating parties. However, the CIP hierarchy says the Demos should be “prepared to put their money where their mouth is” on campaign issues and policies. They have issued the challenge based on the CIP Government’s record and the party’s intent to keep up the momentum on progressive change and beneficial results.CITV says time will be required for organising the event and participants would need to be prepped. The suggested timing has been earmarked for two weeks before the national vote on 9 July.
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 21:01:09 +0000