Tim Walz and JD Vance, the vice presidential candidates for the Democratic and Republican parties respectively, will meet for their first and possibly only debate on Tuesday. This debate, hosted by CBS News in New York, will be a crucial opportunity for both candidates to make their case to the American people and sway voters on the margins before the upcoming election.
The stakes are high for both Walz and Vance, as polls have shown a close race between their running mates, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. With the possibility of this being the last debate of the campaign, both candidates will be looking to leave a lasting impression on voters.
Governor Tim Walz, a two-term Democrat from Minnesota, and Senator JD Vance, a Republican freshman from Ohio, have been preparing for this debate for weeks. Walz, who was chosen by Harris as her running mate, has been using the term “weird” as a pejorative for the Republican ticket. On the other hand, Vance has been attacking Walz’s progressive record, claiming that it is evidence of the Democratic party’s shift towards the extreme left.
Here’s what you need to know as the debate approaches:
When and where is the debate taking place?
The 90-minute debate will take place on Tuesday, October 1st at 8 p.m. CST. It will be moderated by Norah O’Donnell, anchor of “CBS Evening News,” and Margaret Brennan of “Face the Nation.”
Viewers can watch the debate live on their local NBC station or through the NBC 5 Chicago streaming channel, which is available 24/7 and free of charge on various online platforms such as Peacock, YouTube, and Samsung TV Plus.
The debate will be held in New York City, a state that has traditionally been a stronghold for the Democratic party. However, President Trump, a native New Yorker, has been campaigning in the state and believes he has a chance to win it in this election.
Will there be fact-checking?
Unlike previous debates, the responsibility of fact-checking will fall on the candidates themselves. CBS announced that it will be up to Walz and Vance to keep each other honest during the debate. This has been a point of contention in previous debates, with some moderators choosing to fact-check the candidates while others have left it up to the candidates themselves.
Other debate rules
The debate will last for 90 minutes with two four-minute commercial breaks. There will be no audience present and no opening statements. The candidates will not be allowed to bring pre-written notes or props on stage. They will have two minutes to answer a question and two minutes to respond, with one minute for rebuttals. The moderators may give an additional minute for candidates to continue a discussion.
In conclusion, the upcoming vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance will be a crucial event in the 2024 election. Both candidates will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, make the case for their running mates, and attack the opposing ticket. With the possibility of this being the last debate of the campaign, it is important for voters to tune in and make an informed decision on election day. Let us hope that this debate will be a productive and informative one, helping voters make the right choice for the future of our country.
