Today's Vance–Walz Debate: What You Need to Know

In the run-up to the 2024 election, vice presidential nominees Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are set to face off in a debate on Oct. 1. CBS News, the debate host, announced that the Harris–Walz campaign agreed to the third proposed date for the matchup.

Details of the Debate

The debate, which will be broadcast by CBS News, is scheduled to last 90 minutes and will start at 9 p.m. ET. It will include two commercial breaks, each lasting four minutes. The debate will be moderated by Norah O’Donnell, the "Evening News" anchor, and Margaret Brennan, the "Face the Nation" moderator, from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. The debate can also be viewed on all platforms and streaming services where CBS News 24/7 and Paramount+ are available. Additionally, C-SPAN is hosting a live stream of the debate. NTD, The Epoch Times’ sister media outlet, will also stream the debate.

Viewer Expectations

According to a CBS News/YouGov survey, 43% of registered voters plan to watch the entire vice presidential debate live. The survey also found that 49% of registered voters believe Walz is qualified to be president, if necessary, while 44% believe the same of Vance.

Debate Rules

The rules for the debate, released by CBS on Sept. 27, stipulate that there will be no opening statements and each candidate will have two minutes to answer questions. The moderators have the discretion to give both candidates an additional minute to continue a topic. Both candidates will remain behind their podiums for the duration of the debate, and there will be no studio audience.

Preparation for the Debate

Vance has been preparing for the debate with the help of Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) as a stand-in for Walz. Walz has enlisted the help of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who was a 2020 Democrat presidential candidate.

What to Look Out For

Walz has labeled the Republican ticket as “weird” while Vance has argued that Walz is too progressive for voters. Walz has a two-decade political record, including his governing experience in Minnesota and his years representing the state’s first congressional district. Vance, on the other hand, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2022 and has made strong appeals to both rural and working-class America in recent campaign stops.

Bottom Line

The Vance–Walz vice presidential debate promises to be a pivotal event in the run-up to the 2024 election. With each candidate bringing their unique perspectives and policy positions to the table, viewers can expect a lively and informative discussion. What are your thoughts on this upcoming debate? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss it. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.