Not to be outdone, Randy Demmer's campaign responded to Rep. Tim Walz's debate invitation this afternoon with a proposal of their own -- at least eight debates, none of them limited to a specific topic.

In a letter to the Walz campaign, Demmer campaign manger Jason Flohrs offered this mouthful:

So, we're pleased to accept the three you've offered, plus five more across the First District in Rochester, Mankato, Worthington, Winona, and Owatonna. We would also request participation in the KSTP/League of Women Voters debate, a joint appearance on the Almanac public affairs program, and a joint appearance at the Rochester Chamber of Commerce debate – an event that Congressman Walz has participated in all his previous campaigns."

Flohrs said in an interview that three debates isn't enough, considering the size of the district and the number of issues they need to cover.

"The [gubernatorial] candidates have done three already, and it's been what, eight days since the primary?" Flohrs asked. He added, "We said we're not going to do any that are only one topic specific."

Hot Dish has a call into the Walz camp on where they stand.