The stage is set for an intense showdown between Vice Presidential candidates Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance as they prepare to face off in their first and only debate in New York. With ballots already being mailed to voters weeks before Election Day, the stakes are high for both candidates as they seek to make their case to the American people.
Hosted by CBS News, the VP debate between Walz, the Democratic nominee, and Vance, the GOP nominee, will be moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell and “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan. The 90-minute event is scheduled just over a month before Election Day, following in the footsteps of the recent debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
While Walz and Vance are only set to meet once on the debate stage, uncertainty looms over whether Harris and Trump will have a second showdown before the election. CNN extended an invitation for a second debate on October 23, but Trump has indicated that he believes it is too late for another debate to take place.
In the weeks leading up to the debate, both Walz and Vance have been actively campaigning, introducing themselves to voters and outlining their policies and visions for the country. Walz, the governor of Minnesota with a background in the U.S. House, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Vance, on the other hand, represents Ohio in the U.S. Senate and gained national recognition with his bestselling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy.”
The debate is set to take place at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York, mirroring the format of the presidential debate with no live audience. While there will be no opening statements, each candidate will have two minutes for closing remarks, according to the debate rules set by CBS News.
For those looking to watch the VP debate on cable, the event will be broadcast on the CBS television network starting at 9 p.m. ET. Coverage will begin at 8 p.m. ET, and viewers can find their local CBS station for more information. Additionally, the debate can be streamed on the CBS News app, Paramount+, and other platforms where CBS News is available, with coverage starting at 4 p.m. ET.
For those unable to watch the debate live, a replay will be available on CBS News’ YouTube page and CBSNews.com for viewers to catch up on the key moments and arguments presented by the candidates.
As the only planned vice presidential debate between Vance and Walz, the event on October 1 is sure to be a pivotal moment in the campaign. With live coverage, post-debate analysis, fact checks, and more available on the CBS News app, viewers can stay informed and engaged throughout the debate.
Overall, the VP debate promises to be a crucial opportunity for both candidates to make their case to the American people and highlight their qualifications, policies, and visions for the future. With the election drawing closer, the stakes are higher than ever, and voters will be closely watching to see how each candidate performs on the debate stage.
