VP debate viewing guide/ Walz Vance debate/ 2024 VP debate time/ Newslooks/ NEW YORK/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance will meet on October 1st for their first and only vice presidential debate. Walz, running with Vice President Kamala Harris, and Vance, on Donald Trump’s ticket, will debate for 90 minutes on CBS at 9 p.m. EDT. The debate will be live-streamed on CBS platforms and Paramount+. Here’s how to watch and what to expect.
How to Watch the Vice Presidential Debate Between Walz and Vance: Quick Looks
- Debate time: The debate airs at 9 p.m. EDT on October 1st.
- Where to watch: CBS will broadcast live and stream on CBS News 24/7, Paramount+, and other platforms.
- Location: The debate takes place in New York City, a state of interest for both parties despite its Democratic history.
- Candidates: Tim Walz (Democrat) vs. JD Vance (Republican), both preparing rigorously for their one-on-one encounter.
VP Debate: Tim Walz vs. JD Vance – Time, Channel & What to Expect
Deep Look
As Election Day draws closer, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance are set to engage in their first and only vice presidential debate on October 1st. With both campaigns focusing on the key battleground states, this debate offers voters a final opportunity to hear directly from the two VP nominees.
What Time is the Debate?
The 90-minute debate will kick off at 9 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 1st. CBS Evening News anchor Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, host of CBS’ Face the Nation, will moderate the discussion, guiding both candidates through a wide range of political and economic topics.
Where to Watch the Debate
The debate will be broadcast live on CBS, and the network will also stream the event on CBS News 24/7, Paramount+, and other affiliated streaming platforms. In addition, the debate will be available for simulcast, and it’s likely that other major networks will carry it as well.
Debate Location
The debate takes place in New York City, a notable location often associated with political fundraising events. While traditionally a Democratic stronghold, former President Donald Trump, who hails from New York, has campaigned there in an attempt to appeal to voters. Trump previously lost the state in his two presidential bids but has held several events in areas such as the South Bronx and Long Island to increase his presence.
In contrast, Vice President Kamala Harris has announced that she will skip the Al Smith Dinner, a prominent Catholic Charities event in New York City, to campaign in a battleground state instead. This leaves Trump as the sole speaker at the October 17th gala.
How Are the Candidates Preparing?
Both candidates have been preparing intensively for this debate. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, has been practicing in Minneapolis with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg standing in as his opponent during mock debates. According to sources, Buttigieg was chosen due to his sharp debating skills, making him a strong proxy for Vance during preparation.
On the Republican side, JD Vance has been getting ready for the debate with help from GOP Rep. Tom Emmer, another Minnesota native, who has been playing the role of Walz during rehearsals. Both candidates are gearing up for what will be the largest national stage of their political careers.
CBS is expected to release more details about the debate format and rules in the coming days.
Will There Be More Debates?
At this time, there are no additional presidential or vice-presidential debates scheduled. However, that could change as Election Day approaches.
After the September 10th presidential debate between Harris and Trump, Harris indicated she would be open to another debate before the election. She has expressed interest in participating in a CNN-sponsored debate scheduled for October 23rd, and hopes Trump will accept the invitation as well.
However, Trump has called the October 23rd date “too late,” noting that early voting will have already started in several states by that time. Despite this, such a late debate would not be unusual: both the 2020 debate between Trump and Biden and the 2016 debate between Trump and Hillary Clinton occurred around the same time in late October.
This election season is breaking with tradition in several ways, with debates being coordinated by individual networks rather than the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. The previous rules of engagement, typically negotiated behind closed doors, no longer apply. As a result, debates have been more sporadic, with candidates making ad hoc decisions about whether to participate.
