Washington University in St. Louis, host of a presidential debate scheduled for Oct. 8, 2004, offers the media a rich source of expertise on presidential politics and related campaign issues. The University has a strong connection to modern presidential politics, having been selected to host presidential debates in each election since 1992. Presidential debates were held here in 1992 and 2000; the 1996 debate scheduled to take place here was cancelled. WUSTL is home to a top-rated graduate program in political science, which includes leading experts on presidential politics and policies.
Please use the links below to identify and contact an expert source for assistance in your reporting. If you’d like help in setting up an interview, please contact Gerry Everding at WUSTL public relations (314) 935-6375 / gerry_everding@wustl.edu or Debra Caruso at DJC Communications (212) 907-0051 / debrajcaruso@aol.com.
Also see debate-news.wustl.edu – Media site for the Oct. 8th debate.
Faculty with expertise in specific areas:
- Campaign Tactics & Strategy
- Terrorism Response & Foreign Policy
- Economic Policy & Politics
- Social Issues & Domestic Policy
- Politics of Religion, Islamic Issues
- Education Reform & Policy
• Alphabetical listing of all WUSTL Presidential Politics & Campaign Issue Experts