The U.S. vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will take place on October 1 in New York City. The 90-minute debate will be moderated by CBS anchors and broadcast on CBS and live-streamed on various platforms. Walz will emphasize his progressive policies, while Vance may face scrutiny for past comments.
The U.S. vice presidential debate between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will take place on October 1 at 9 pm ET (0100 GMT on October 2) in New York City, hosted by CBS News.
Moderated by CBS 'Evening News' anchor Norah O'Donnell and 'Face the Nation' moderator Margaret Brennan, the 90-minute debate will be broadcast on CBS and live-streamed on CBS News 24/7 and Paramount+.
There will be no audience, and candidates will not be allowed to use props or pre-written notes.
Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, is expected to use his down-to-earth appeal to attract voters, leveraging his record on progressive policies.
JD Vance, a senator from Ohio, is likely to face scrutiny for his past incendiary comments and may adopt a combative debate style.