The long road to 2024 begins tonight in Milwaukee and FAU's political expert is here to help with your coverage.

The race to lead the GOP kicked off long ago, but all eyes are on Wisconsin tonight as the first Republican presidential debate takes place.

The field, as expected, is crowded and chock full of hopefuls.

But how will Donald Trump’s absence affect the debate? And will it even matter given his massive lead in the polls among Republican voters?

In his absence will a strong alternative emerge, and if so, what does he or she need to do to coalesce the GOP vote and bolster a campaign that is in for a long fight against a former president that seems unscathed by indictments, scandal and deemed almost unstoppable?

If you're covering the race - we have an expert who can help with your stories.

Kevin Wagner, Ph.D., is Florida Atlantic University’s renowned political science expert. He is here to answer all your questions and is available for interviews. Simply click on his icon now to arrange an interview today.