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So, look, actually, earlier today, I accepted a debate from two really well-known conservative networks called CNN and NBC. I publicly accepted invitations from both of them. And, you know, would they be fair terrain? I don't know. But I think it's important that voters of Ohio hear directly from both candidates. She came out with an hour saying that she was refusing to debate. Oh. And that's a pattern that I predict we're gonna see from a lot of Democrats across the board. She wants to hide from a record. they want to hide from all of the nasty and crazy things they've said. I don't think voters are going to let them get away with it. And, you know, to my opponent tonight, and to similar Democrats in other races, they've probably said the same thing. I challenge you to show up. Just defend your actual positions and have a civilized discussion and discourse. That's how we actually do things in the United States of America. That's the country that we know and love. And if you certainly are not willing to debate, then you certainly can't lead a state. So that's my message to my opponent. and any other Democrat who's in a similar position of shying away from civilized civil public discourse.