Watch: CBS News Vice Presidential Debate between Tim Walz, JD Vance
Oct 1, 2024, 5:34 PM | Updated: 5:38 pm
The CBS News Vice Presidential Debate between candidates Tim Walz and JD Vance occurred on Oct. 1 in New York City.
The debate gave Vance, a Republican freshman senator from Ohio, and Walz, a two-term Democratic governor of Minnesota, the chance to introduce themselves, make the case for their running mates, and go on the attack against the opposing ticket.
Tuesday’s matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins, including the impression left by the vice presidential candidates. It also might be the last debate of the campaign, with the Harris and Trump teams failing to agree on another meeting.
The role of a presidential running mate is typically to serve as an attack dog for the person at the top of the ticket, arguing against the opposing presidential candidate and their proxy on stage.
Both Vance and Walz have embraced that role.
A new AP-NORC poll found that Walz is better liked than Vance, potentially giving the Republican an added challenge.
