Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance are gearing up to face off in a highly anticipated 90-minute vice presidential debate on Tuesday, the first and likely the only debate before the November 5 election. The clash between the two candidates is expected to be intense, with both sides having traded blows on the campaign trail.
Vance has criticised Walz’s military record, alleging that the Minnesota Governor avoided deployment to Iraq. In response, Walz has raised questions about Vance’s background, highlighting his elite education at Yale and connections with Silicon Valley billionaires while portraying himself as a champion of working-class roots.
The debate is set to kick off at 9pm (Eastern Time) on October 1 on CBS, with Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan moderating the event. There will be no live audience, and the debate will be held in New York City. Each candidate will have two minutes to respond to questions, followed by a one-minute rebuttal. Additionally, both candidates will have two minutes for a closing statement.
Unlike the recent ABC News presidential debate, where candidate microphones were muted between responses, Vance and Walz will have live microphones throughout their exchange, potentially leading to more confrontational moments. The running mates will not receive the questions in advance, aiming to ensure a fair and spontaneous debate.
With the election just 34 days away, around 75% of Americans are planning to tune in to the vice presidential debate, highlighting the significant impact these candidates have on the overall presidential ticket. Viewers can catch the debate on CBS News, its affiliate stations, the network’s app, CBSNews.com, Paramount+, and YouTube.
Stay informed and engaged with this crucial event in the run-up to the election as the two vice presidential candidates spar on national issues and try to win over voters with their policies and vision for the future.