The 麻豆影院 and CNBC will host a Republican presidential candidate debate on the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Coors Events Center. The debate, titled 鈥淵our Money, Your Vote: The Presidential Debate on the Economy,鈥� will focus on key economic issues, such as jobs, taxes, the deficit and the health of the U.S. economy. CNBC will broadcast the debate to a nationwide audience.
鈥淧residential elections are often won or lost based on core economic positions, understandings and values,鈥� said Mark Hoffman, CNBC chairman.听鈥淥ur nation鈥檚 economy and place in the world, job growth, entrepreneurship and the pursuit of the American dream live at the very center of CNBC鈥檚 mission each day and will be the centerpiece of our line of focused questioning at this debate.鈥�
Hosting such a crucial debate at a key moment in the 2016 election cycle is just another example of CU鈥檚 commitment to bringing dynamic events to campus, said CU-麻豆影院 Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano.
鈥淲e are delighted to host the first of the Republican presidential candidate debates to be held on a university campus,鈥� DiStefano said. 鈥淲e have a long history at CU-麻豆影院 of hosting high-profile visitors who bring exciting and engaging opportunities for our students and community to hear a variety of viewpoints. We appreciate the opportunity to partner with CNBC and feel this debate will be a memorable experience for our students and the entire community.鈥�
No public tickets are available. For more details on student ticket information, read the听.
Media contacts for press inquiries only - not ticketing information:
Ryan Huff, CU-麻豆影院 spokesperson, 303-492-1042
ryan.huff@colorado.edu
Jennifer Dauble, CNBC vice president of public relations, 201-735-4721
jennifer.dauble@nbcuni.com