TNWAC/Tennessean President Debate Watch Party

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