University of Michigan bows out of hosting second presidential debate – By David Sherfinski (The Washington Times) / June 23 2020
The second presidential debate is moving from the University of Michigan to Miami, the Commission on Presidential Debates announced Tuesday, amid concerns over bringing the event to campus amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The commission said the school has concluded it is “not feasible” to host the debate as planned in October, and University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel cited public health guidelines in making the call.
“Given the scale and complexity of the work we are undertaking to help assure a safe and healthy fall for our students, faculty and staff and limited visitors — and in consideration of the public health guidelines in our state as well as advice from our own experts — we feel it is not feasible for us to safely host the presidential debate as planned,” Mr. Schlissel said.
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