Republican presidential debate candidates seek to make good impression
EXPERT Q&A The Republican Party's efforts to take control of the White House in 2024 begins with the first presidential debate Aug. 23 in Milwaukee-and the focus will be on frontrunner former President Donald Trump, whether he attends or not. University of Michigan debate expert Aaron Kall said the debates allow voters to hear what the candidates say about the issues in one setting. It also means candidates who are not faring well in the polls get more attention. Why are debates necessary?. Presidential debates remain critically important and valuable. Republican debates in the 2015-16 cycle were viewed by tens of millions of Americans.
