Bunning: Afraid to Debate

Jim Bunning doesn't feel he has to explain himself or his position to the voters this election. He's refusing to debate his Democratic opponent, Dr. Daniel Mongiardo.

At least he's not hiding the fact that he's hiding. Asked directly if he'd give Kentucky voters the courtesy of a debate, Bunning said, "heavens, no." Of course, he does think Kentucky taxpayers should pick up the bill for extra security when Bunning has public events -- you know, in case terrorists are waiting for him in Paducah.

By the way, Mongiardo says he'd back civil unions -- a big deal in Kentucky, where there's a really bad constitutional amendment on the ballot this November. Too bad Kentucky voters won't get to hear both sides of the issue.