Gov. Rod Blagojevich cut off negotiations for debates with GOP challenger Judt Baar Topinka this morning.

Blagojevich on Friday invited Topinka to debate Friday in Chicago and Sunday in Southern Illinois. He gave her until 10 a.m. today to decide.

Topinka responded by saying she would one of Rod Blagojevich's debate invitations if he accepted one of hers. Topinka wanted the second debate to be Oct. 30 or Oct. 31 in Chicago or Springfield.

"I'm very disappointed that Treasurer Topinka has chosen not to debate," Blagojevich spokesperson Shelia Nix aid in a statement this morning. "We offered the Treasurer numerous chances to engage in debates across the state to address issues important to the working families of Illinois. Instead, Topinka and her campaign stalled, delayed, and pointed fingers."

Topinka and Blagojevich had accepted Sept. 5 and Sept. 26 debate dates at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center earlier this year. Both dates fell through because of scheduling conflicts with the candidates.