GVSU experts on gubernatorial debates

ALLENDALE, Mich.-- The economy, jobs, China, education and health care are just a few of the topics expected to be debated between Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Republican gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos. Three debates have been scheduled: Oct. 2 in Lansing, Oct. 10 in Grand Rapids, and Oct. 16 in Detroit.

The following Grand Valley State University experts are available to comment before and after each debate.

• ECONOMY
  Hari Singh, (616) 331-7420, chair of the economics department in the Seidman College of Business
  Singh is known for his annual economic forecast for West Michigan -- a forecast that has become a much-anticipated benchmark of the local market. Singhs book Framed was recently reviewed in the New York Times.
  
  
• ECONOMY AND CHINA
  Paul Lane, (616) 331-7470 or (H): (616) 399-9593, professor of marketing in the Seidman College of Business
  Lane is an expert on marketing, retailing, e-commerce and China.
  
  
• EDUCATION
  Elaine Collins, (616) 331-6821, dean of the College of Education
  
  
• HEALTH CARE
  Phyllis Gendler, (616) 331-3558, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing
  
  
• DEBATE ISSUES AND PERFORMANCE
  Erika King, (616) 331-2320 or (H): (616) 245-1470, professor of political science
  King is an expert on campaigns and elections, public opinion, American politics and media and politics.
  
  Roger Moiles, (616) 331-3283 or (H): (616) 994-9985, instructor of political science
  Moiles is an expert on elections, public policy and Congress.
  
  Kevin den Dulk, (616) 331-2991 or (H): (616) 459-5274, assistant professor of political science
  Professor den Dulk is an expert on American politics. He has researched and written books on religion and politics. He can also discuss political parties and theories.

For more information, contact GVSU News and Information Services at (616) 331-2221.