国立アメリカ歴史博物館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (国立アメリカ歴史博物館Instagram)「Why do colleges host presidential debates? Because it’s a great opportunity for a bobble head with the campus mascot? Yes—but that’s not the *only* reason. . .The College of William and Mary was the first campus to host a presidential debate (1976); many observers at that time thought colleges and universities should become the standard sites for presidential and vice presidential debates. However, this didn’t become the norm until the Commission on Presidential Debates became the chief sponsor. Since 1988, all but four debates have been held on a campus. The primary reason to choose school locations is the overlap between the educational mission of colleges and universities and the Commission’s mission to educate voters. In addition, there are financial motivations on both sides. Colleges and universities often have the ability to cover the costs of holding a debate, typically more than $4 million. But there has frequently been a good return on this investment. Centre College has hosted two vice presidential debates; they estimate the debates increased their student body 10% and provided $53 million in publicity for the school. John Roush, Centre’s president, observed that debates bring “civic excitement as well as a modest economic boost” to host communities. Finally, colleges and universities appreciate the opportunity debates provide to improve their visibility. To enhance this, they produce debate souvenirs. Longwood University presented their mascot Elwood as a bobble head debater and issued a scarf to commemorate the 2016 vice presidential debate (scarves are a Longwood campus tradition). Other campuses have made buttons, key chains, pompoms, and fans. All these efforts pay off. UNLV reported an 87% increase in views to their admissions page after their debate. William and Mary and the University of Richmond believe their debates raised their institutions to national prominence and Longwood University credits their experience with shining “an international spotlight” on their campus. Will you be “going to class” with the candidates tomorrow? #AmericanHistory #VoteHistory #CampaignHistory #PresidentialHistory #AmericanDemocracy」10月7日 2時02分