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Churchill: Blake Gendebien is playing the 21st race way too safe — Robert Smullen | ChamberLight
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Times Union columnist Chris Churchill argues Blake Gendebien should debate Anthony Constantino, saying Gendebien’s campaign has declined one proposed debate and not answered another offer. Churchill also criticizes Josh Riley for avoiding a debate and praises Paul Tonko for agreeing to one.
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This article 1 analysis · Sep 26, 2026
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People in this story 8 + 1 BG Democratic House candidate criticized for not accepting or responding to proposed debates
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RS State assemblyman who debated Constantino in a primary
RA Republican House candidate set to debate Paul Tonko
Republican House candidate set to debate Paul Tonko
Republican Senate candidate who agreed to debate Riley
Representative criticized for not agreeing to debate Peter Oberacker
Republican House candidate who declined a debate consortium’s offer but said he would debate on other stations
Representative praised for agreeing to debate his opponent
Representative identified as the current representative of New York’s 21st District
ALSO MENTIONED Maeve Kelly, Spokeswoman for Blake Gendebien’s campaign
PO Republican Senate candidate who agreed to debate Riley
Representative criticized for not agreeing to debate Peter Oberacker
SHOW 3 MORE SHOW FEWER AC Republican House candidate who declined a debate consortium’s offer but said he would debate on other stations
Representative praised for agreeing to debate his opponent
Representative identified as the current representative of New York’s 21st District
ALSO MENTIONED Maeve Kelly, Spokeswoman for Blake Gendebien’s campaign
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