Understanding the Importance of Tonight's Politics-Centric Vice Presidential Debate
Politics Takes Center Stage
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Get Ready for a Political Showdown
Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face off at 9 p.m. ET in an uncharacteristically significant vice presidential debate, as reported by Business Insider's Brent D. Griffiths and John L. Dorman. VP debates aren’t usually appointment television, but this time, it’s different.
- Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris aren't planning on debating again.
- This makes the Vance-Walz showdown the last major event of the 2024 campaign.
- Considering how tight the race is, every moment counts, even with backup candidates.
Additionally, CBS is approaching fact-checking in a new way for the debate.
Why Does This Debate Matter?
Both candidates, not widely known prior to this race, will advocate for themselves, meaning this debate might be a first and only chance for many Americans to hear from them.
Vance's profile is bigger than Walz's thanks to his bestselling memoir.
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