October 1st 2024.
In what could potentially be the last debate for both campaigns before the election, Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet on Wednesday for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate. The event, hosted by CBS News in New York at 11am, will give the candidates a chance to introduce themselves, advocate for their running mates, and challenge the opposing ticket.
This debate is highly anticipated as it could have a significant impact on voters, especially with polls showing a close race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The impression left by the vice presidential candidates could sway those on the fence and potentially make or break the election. However, it may also be the final debate as the Harris and Trump teams have been unable to agree on another meeting.
The role of a vice presidential candidate is typically to act as an attack dog for their running mate, taking on the opposing presidential candidate and their representative on stage. Both Vance and Walz have embraced this role, with Vance's confrontational interviews and appearances highlighting why Trump chose him for the Republican ticket. Walz, on the other hand, has gained attention for his criticism of Trump and Republicans, branding them as "just weird" and disconnected from the American people.
A recent poll found that Walz is more well-liked than Vance, which could pose a challenge for the Republican candidate. Unlike the Harris-Trump debate, where Republicans complained about moderators fact-checking Trump, there will be no corrections made by the hosts in this debate. CBS News has stated that it will be up to the candidates to point out any misstatements, with the moderators simply facilitating those opportunities.
As the debate approaches, allies of both candidates are lowering expectations for a decisive performance. Senator Amy Klobuchar described Vance as an "accomplished debater" while noting that Walz is not a "lawyer-debater type" due to his background in football rather than debating. Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, had a different view of Walz, stating that he is "very good" in debates and has been a politician for almost 20 years.
Vance, on the other hand, feels that he doesn't need to prepare much for the debate as he already has well-developed views on public policy. However, he has been participating in debate prep sessions with his wife, senior Vance aides, and Rep. Tom Emmer, who has been playing the role of Walz. These mock debates have been moderated by Monica Crowley, a former Trump administration member who has also contributed to a conservative blueprint for government reform.
Walz's preparations have included hunkering down in a Minneapolis hotel with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg standing in for Vance. He has also received help from Rob Friedlander and Zayn Siddique, who assisted Harris in her debate with Trump. Klobuchar believes that Walz will show the American people a "real person" with a positive and upbeat demeanor, but he will not shy away from pointing out the issues at hand.
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