Tag. You’re it. After the Kenny Hulshof gubernatorial campaign sent out its debate challenge news release this morning, his opponent, Jay Nixon, sent out his.

According to the Nixon campaign, the Democrat has agreed to meet with Hulshof for four debates. (Hence, the preemptive strike from Hulshof earlier suggesting six would be better).

Here’s the apparent schedule:

September 11, 2008
Missouri Press Association
3:15 p.m.
Fisher Auditorium
University of Missouri School of Journalism
Columbia, Mo.

October 9, 2008
KCUR, “Up to Date” with Steve Kraske
11:00 a.m.
KCUR Studio 4825 Troost, Ste 202
Kansas City, Mo. October 18, 2008
KTVI/WDAF (live broadcast in St. Louis and Kansas City)
6:00 p.m.
KTVI Studio
5915 Berthold Avenue
St. Louis, Mo. October 24, 2008
KY3/Springfield News-Leader/Ozarks Public TV/KSMU
Time: TBA
KY3 Studio
999 W. Sunshine
Springfield, Mo.