WASHINGTON (November 8, 2023)-- The third Republican debate will take place tonight in Miami, Florida. Six candidates remain in the running for the Republican party’s nomination, five of which will participate in the nationally televised debate this evening, while former president Donald Trump hosts a rally outside the city of Miami to garner support.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, analysis and commentary on a number of topics related to the debate, issues coming off midterm elections yesterday, and even the influence of Trump’s legal battles. To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact GW Media Relations Specialists Shannon Mitchell at [email protected] or Tayah Frye at [email protected].
Political
Todd Belt is the director of the Political Management Program at the GW Graduate School of Political Management. Belt is an expert on the presidency, campaigns and elections, mass media and politics, public opinion, and political humor. In addition to his expertise, Belt is co-author of four books and helps to run GW’s political poll. Belt can provide commentary on which candidates have made a greater impression since the last debate and what moves are gaining them support with voters.
Matthew Dallek, professor of political management, is a political historian whose intellectual interests include the intersection of social crises and political transformation, the evolution of the modern conservative movement, and liberalism and its critics. Dallek has authored and co-authored four books, including, “The Right Moment: Ronald Reagan’s First Victory and the Decisive Turning Point in American Politics.” Dallek can discuss how Trump has maintained support despite not having participated in the debates.
Danny Hayes, professor of political science, is an expert on campaigns and elections who can discuss the current election landscape and provide insights and analysis on current campaign strategies. Hayes can discuss the impending notable absence of Mike Pence as well as who Pence might back in hopes of derailing his former running mate, Donald Trump.
Christopher Warshaw, an associate professor of political science at the George Washington University, is an expert on redistricting, American politics, representation, public opinion, as well as state and local politics. Professor Warshaw can explain the redistricting process and how redistricting in key states could play a major role in the 2024 election.
Legal
Stephen Saltzburg, Wallace and Beverly Woodbury University Professor of Law; Co-director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program, an expert on evidence, procedure and litigation. Professor Saltzburg is a former Justice Department official who can speak to the legal implications Trump is facing as a citizen, and what the charges could mean for a future presidential race.
