Universities and the American Election

Romulo Pinheiro

Americans will elect a new President this week. For many observers outside North America, it is astonishing to see the prominent role US universities play in the contest for the White House: this year’s four presidential debates, organised by the Commission on Presidential Debates – a non-profit organisation – were all held at local universities.
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Source: Issue No: 0051 University World News - 02 Nov 2008