GOP candidates for the 2010 gubernatorial slot in California are taking a very modern step forward tomorrow.

On Wednesday, October 28th at 7:00pm (Pacific), Steve Poizner will be participating in what we believe to be the first ever candidate Twitter debate.

This is a great step in the right direction for Republicans at a time when we are seeking to expand our message and make inroads into the world of modern media.

Here's what Steve Poizner had to say about tomorrow's Twitter debate and what it means for modern Republican communication:

There is no doubt that we need to grow the Republican Party and engaging new and young voters through social media outlets like Twitter is an excellent start.  I’m honored to join Tom Campbell tomorrow night for what may be the first ever candidate 'Twitter Debate,' where we will respond to questions submitted via Twitter as well as questions from Dan Walters and other panelists.  I want to encourage all California voters to watch the debate live on television or online and share your thoughts throughout the night on Twitter.  We need to make California the innovation capital of the world again, and Brandman University’s unique debate is a step in the right direction with an innovative way to connect voters with California's gubernatorial candidates.

A portion of the questions that will be posed to both candidates on “Solutions to the California Financial Crisis” have been submitted through Twitter using the hashtag #cadebate.

The debate can be viewed online tomorrow at: www.brandman.edu/cadebate/webcast

You can also follow @StevePoizner and @TeamPoizner for live updates throughout the debate including tweets, pictures and video.