TPM Election Central, Reid's statement:
"It would not be helpful at this time to have them come back during these negotiations and risk injecting presidential politics into this process or distract important talks about the future of our nation's economy. If that changes, we will call upon them. We need leadership; not a campaign photo op.
"If there were ever a time for both candidates to hold a debate before the American people about this serious challenge, it is now."
