Thursday, May 28, 2009

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The former VGS governors in attendance were recognized on the stage. The gubernatorial candidates got a chance to ask each other questions. There was plenty of great debate among the candidates.
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The candidates each gave a prepared speech. The Supreme Court candidates addressed the citizens. Each candidate also ruled extemporaneously on a case.
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Whistle Stop is a great chance for questioning the candidates. Citizens often find Whistle Stop performance is a key factor in deciding who to vote for. Each of the gubernatorial candidates answered a final question that evening.
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The Girls State Game Show made its debut in 2009. The event was a fun way to show off knowledge of the week's discussions. One representative per city was on stage to answer questions at a time.