PRESENTED BY THE TENNESSEE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL AND "THE TENNESSEAN'S" CIVILITY TENNESSEE CAMPAIGN
Our debate watch party included pre- and post-debate discussions with our panel of specialists on campaign operations, polling, media, global affairs and other relevant fields.
Our panel included:
• David Plazas, Opinion Engagement Editor, "The Tennessean" (moderator)
• Mark Braden, Senior VP, Mercury LLC, former campaign manager for Senator Lamar Alexander.
• Rachael Dean Wilson, Director of External Affairs, Alliance for Securing Democracy, former Senator John McCain staff member and press assistant in McCain 2008 campaign.
• Holly McCall, Editor, "Tennessee Lookout" online news
• Sarah Lingo, Executive Director, Sister Cities of Nashville
• Amanda Knarr, Global Account Manager, Forrester Research; TNWAC Board
• Campbell Lahman, Academic WorldQuest Program Rep
• Patrick Ryan, President, Tennessee World Affairs Council
Debate Topics:
COVID-19
American Families
Race in America
Climate Change
National Security
Leadership