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Vice Presidential Debate Preview: JD Vance vs Tim Walz
Vice Presidential Candidates Set for Crucial Debate
Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz are set to participate in the first and only vice presidential debate of the election cycle. The event, scheduled for October 1st at 9 p.m. Eastern, will be hosted by CBS News in New York.
The 90-minute debate will be moderated by CBS's Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan. It will follow a structured format with timed responses and no studio audience, adhering to strict rules set by the network.
This debate marks a rare, high-profile moment for Vance and Walz to defend their records and policy proposals.
- Debate will air on CBS and be live-streamed on multiple platforms
- Candidates have two minutes to answer questions, followed by rebuttals
- No opening statements, but each candidate will have a two-minute closing statement
- Walz's team includes former Obama and Biden administration officials for preparation
- Vance has enlisted Rep. Tom Emmer to help with debate prep
The debate gains additional significance as former president Donald Trump has suggested he may not participate in further debates against Vice President Kamala Harris, making this vice presidential face-off a key moment in the election cycle.
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