North County Times reports (June 23, 2010) that incumbent Republican 50th District Congressman Brian Bilbray has asked Democratic challenger Francine Busby to participate in three debates, dates yet to be decided, during the campaign.

Read Bilbray’s letter (a PDF posted by the North County Times)

Read the story to get observers’ theories on why Bilbray has taken this unusual step.

Read Logan Jenkins commentary on Bilbray’s action.