tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post7257203191902307680..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: Houston, we have a problem. The microphone has been ripped from the wall by indifference and comfortable croniesMark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-73523256080271222732007-09-19T14:02:00.000-04:002007-09-19T14:02:00.000-04:00Mark, I'm sure you're frustrated. But our fo...<I>Mark,<BR/><BR/> I'm sure you're frustrated. But our format is set for the mayoral candidates' forum on Oct. 9. There will be one hour of questions from the PG editorial writers and half an hour from the audience. We are not interested in programming a situation where candidates for other offices ask questions of the mayoral candidates; it would reduce opportunities for regular voters.<BR/><BR/> I think your best bet for other candidate faceoffs is to contact community groups in the council districts and see if they would host one. As to the city controller race, maybe the League of Women Voters would be interested in sponsoring.<BR/><BR/> The PG editorial board's chief mission is to interview candidates for Post-Gazette endorsement purposes; almost all of that is done under our roof. We decided to do a public Q&A with the mayoral candidates as an added public service, but not prepared to sponsor other forums this fall.<BR/><BR/>Tom Waseleski<BR/>Editorial Page Editor<BR/>Pittsburgh Post-Gazette<BR/>(412) 263-1669<BR/>fax: (412) 263-2014</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com