Democratic candidate in the 8th congressional district Tammy Duckworth's campaign has responded to U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh's (R) challenge to a monthly debate, which he touted during an appearance on WTTW's Chicago Tonight last night.

"Tammy looks forward to debating Joe Walsh as many as four times before the election, and will reach out to his campaign and debate organizers in the coming weeks," said Duckworth's campaign manager Kaitlin Fahey in statement. "The number one priority for Tammy during this campaign will be getting out and meeting with voters. That's clearly not what Congressman Walsh thinks is important. As the Washington Post reported today, Walsh 'vows that he will do nothing to help his constituents and instead focus entirely on his 'mission to sorta scream from the mountaintop.' "