Neil Berch, associate professor of political science at West Virginia University and coach of the University’s award-winning debate team, is available to provide commentary and perspective on the vice presidential debate Thursday evening between Vice President Joe Biden and Rep. Paul Ryan.

The debate will be held at Centre College in Danville, KY. at 9 p.m. EDT, and will be widely televised.

Berch teaches courses in state and local politics, economic policy and economic models of politics. His articles have appeared in American Politics Quarterly, Political Research Quarterly and Southeastern Political Science Review.

He has served as coach of the University ’s nationally ranked debate team since 1997.

Contact him by email at berchnorto@msn.com or by cell at 412.445.3957.

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