Alabama Senate candidate Mike Durant speaks on recent criticism

DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Mike Durant, a businessman and former prisoner of conflict has battled criticism from his opponents just lately for not committing to debates.

There have been six senate boards, Rep. Mo Brooks and Katie Britt have each attended — Durant has solely attended one in November.

“We have now no concern with a debate it’s simply getting it scheduled,” Durant mentioned. “Proper now, my precedence is getting out and assembly with voters like I did in the present day and get good suggestions you perceive what’s vital to the Alabama voters however we’re open to debates.”

Durant mentioned particularly if there’s a runoff scenario. The newest polling exhibits Durant main the senate race with 33% – a ten p.c lead over Katie Britt and Mo Brooks is in third place.

“We’re making an attempt to keep up the excessive floor and I believe folks recognize that,” He mentioned. “We’re not slinging mud; we’re simply speaking about what I deliver to this function and never what others don’t.”

Not solely is he the entrance runner within the senate race — he leads in fundraising – his marketing campaign has reached $7.3 million with over $6 million coming from himself since he’s not a profession politician, however a businessman.

“There’s in all probability some issues that ought to change about how insurance policies are performed within the nation as a result of you need to dump some huge cash in it and that may affect races,” Durant mentioned.

Durant highlighted throughout his speech if elected, he desires to struggle inflation, safe the southern border, power independence, and strengthen the army.

“The entire aerospace will profit from somebody like me I’ve supported the army as a veteran, fight veteran, and civilian,” He added.

The Republican major is Could 24.