With Democrats Ed Case and Mazie Hirono seemingly headed to a a fifth debate, this one on network TV, Republican John Carroll is seeking to debate his primary opponent, Linda Lingle.

Press release excerpts from Carroll:

According to Carroll, Lingle’s decision to hide behind mainland PAC money commercials, rather than present herself in an unscripted environment shows that she is not ready for the U.S. Senate.

“How is she going to accomplish anything in Washington, D.C. in the U.S. Senate if she’ afraid to exchange questions with me here in Hawaii?” asked John Carroll. “It’s also unfair to Republican voters to not get any straight answers to the many questioins about Lingle that are being dodged.”

“The people deserve to see the candidates discuss the issues and see what they stand for,” said Smart Business Hawaii President, Sam Slom. “That’s why we have offered to host a public debate with John and Linda. We think both primary debates are important.”

John Carroll, Ed Case and Mazie Hirono debate tourism.