"Debate invitations" refers to the act of requesting or extending an offer for someone to participate in a formal discussion or argument about a particular topic. Full definition
I will accept all legitimate debate invitations, whether they are a one - on - one debate or a forum with all candidates. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Astorino announced that he has accepted five televised debate invitations from a variety of hosts and sponsors, but which Cuomo has not accepted, plus an additional multi-candidate debate on Buffalo's public television station that Governor Cuomo has accepted. (newyorktrue.com)
Mr. Cuomo refuses to talk about his role in the Moreland Scandal; he refuses to allow a tax inspector in his house; he refuses to answer debate invitations; he refuses to releases details of his book deal; he refuses to explain why JCOPE didn't investigate Shelly Silver in the sex assault scandal, and he refuses to explain what happened to all the missing emails and blackberry messages that his staff erased. (nystateofpolitics.com)