Notre Dame Withdraws From Hosting Presidential Debate Due To COVID-19

Notre Dame decided not to host the first 2020 presidential debate due to health precautions affecting its educational value. The event will now be co-hosted by Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic, which will implement risk mitigation procedures. The University of Michigan also withdrew from hosting a debate due to COVID-19 concerns.

Why did Notre Dame University decide not to host the first 2020 presidential debate?

• The debate was canceled.

• They were not interested in political events.

• The health precautions would reduce educational value.

• They lacked the necessary facilities.

Which institutions were chosen to co-host the first 2020 presidential debate after Notre Dame's withdrawal?

• Stanford University and Kaiser Permanente

• Harvard University and Mayo Clinic

• Yale University and Johns Hopkins Hospital

• Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic

What role did the Cleveland Clinic play in the 2020 presidential debates?

• They served as the health security adviser.

• They managed the media coverage.

• They organized the debate schedule.

• They provided catering services.

What factor will determine whether an audience can be present at the debate?

• The status of the pandemic

• The availability of tickets

• The number of participants

• The size of the venue

Why did the University of Michigan withdraw from hosting a presidential debate?

• They lacked funding.

• They faced coronavirus-related concerns.

• They were not selected by the Commission.

• They had scheduling conflicts.