The stage is set for a high-stakes showdown as Tim Walz and JD Vance, the vice presidential candidates for the upcoming US elections, prepare to lock horns in a televised debate on October 1st. The event, hosted by CBS News in New York City, will be broadcast at 9 pm EST (6:30 am IST on Wednesday) and promises to be a crucial moment in the electoral campaign.
Walz, who was initially not considered a frontrunner for the position, gained prominence through his viral appearances on television. His ability to criticize Republicans as “weird” while defending liberal policies in a moderate-friendly tone reportedly impressed Kamala Harris, who ultimately selected him as her running mate.
On the other side of the debate, JD Vance is seen as an ideological kindred spirit of Donald Trump. His strong focus on trade and immigration aligns with Trump’s top political priorities, which proved successful in securing him the position.
The 90-minute debate will be moderated by Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of CBS Evening News, and Margaret Brennan, the moderator of Face the Nation and CBS News foreign affairs correspondent. The event comes weeks after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, which took place on September 10th.
With both candidates vying for the position of Vice President, the upcoming debate promises to be a heated and engaging encounter. All eyes will be on Walz and Vance as they seek to convince voters of their qualifications and the merits of their respective platforms.
