Can the presidential debate sway voters? 

Mary-Kate Lizotte, PhD

Mary-Kate Lizotte, PhD

Professor of Political Science

"Yes and no. No meaning that people watching the debate, that are political junkies who are already interested, they are already rooting for a candidate and that's why they are watching. But the media coverage, post debate, especially if there's a consensus that one candidate won, that can really sway people."