Arts and Sciences’ Kathryn C. Lavelle weighs in on the presidential debate

NEO political experts discuss the outcome of the presidential debate

Sound of IdeasKathryn C. Lavelle, the Ellen and Dixon Long Professor in World Affairs, noted that the stakes are high as Election Day approaches, with early voting starting Oct. 8. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met for the first time during a fiery debate in Philadelphia, discussing immigration, the economy, and abortion. While 70% of Americans planned to watch, a second debate remains uncertain.