An April 27 debate at the RBC Center between Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton is still uncertain.

The first date proposed was April 19, and though Obama accepted, Clinton said it did not fit in her schedule.

Now, Obama says he is unsure if he thinks an April 27 debate, three days after the Pennsylvania primary, is one he can commit to, according to an article in the Charlotte Observer. But Clinton’s campaign sent out a press release denouncing Obama for this statement.

“Senator Obama should stop ducking a debate and explain to North Carolinians why they don’t deserve to hear directly from the candidates,” the release said.

Douglas Massengill, a sophomore in political science and president of the North Carolina Federation of College Democrats, said a debate would be in the best interest of everyone.

“The citizens of North Carolina and the Raleigh community deserve to hear from the two candidates,” he said. “I sincerely hope that Barack Obama’s voice can be heard because we already know that Sen. Clinton has agreed to this debate.”

In the meantime though, Chancellor James Oblinger has formed a committee detailing N.C. State involvement in the possibly upcoming CBS-sponsored debate.

Nevin Kessler, vice chancellor for advancement, and Kevin Howell, assistant to the chancellor in external affairs, are co-chairing the committee.

According to Student Body President Jay Dawkins, the committee will be negotiating with CBS to get student tickets because it’s “all in the Democratic party’s hands.”

The committee will also be assessing the feasibility of hosting a “Big Event” in Reynolds where students can gather to watch the debates.

A subcommittee will be looking to create three groups of volunteers, according to Dawkins — one for traffic, one to guide people into the RBC Center and one for set up.

Massengill said the state party is working to obtain a response from Obama soon.