CU-Boulder hosted its first-ever Presidential-level debate on Oct. 28, 2015.

“Your Money, Your Vote” featured 14 candidates seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. President. The 10 top-polling candidates, led by Dr. Ben Carson and Donald Trump, appeared in a two-hour prime-time debate at Coors Events Center before a live audience of about 1,000. Four additional candidates debated for an hour beforehand.

The debate was co-sponsored by CNBC, the Republican National Committee and CU-Boulder.

10

Candidates in prime-time debate

4

Candidates in “undercard” debate

3

Candidates who are age 44

1

CU-Boulder opera singer performing National Anthem

14 million

TV audience

13

CU students who served as stand-ins during debate rehearsals

500

Number of journalists present (approx.)

2

CU alumni on CNBC’s team in Boulder

10

Mentions of “University of Colorado” or “Boulder” (prime time)

7-0

Jeb Bush’s fantasy football record as of debate

1

Candidate wearing a Trump tie (Huckabee)

150

Tickets for CU-Boulder affiliates

750

Number of students, others watching the debate on TV in the UMC’s Glenn Miller Ballroom (approx.)

1

Question about marijuana