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VP Candidates Vance and Walz to Clash in Sole Debate Before Election

Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz prepare for a high-stakes vice presidential debate as early voting begins nationwide.

A combination picture shows Republican vice presidential nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaking during his first rally as Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump's running mate, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. July 20, 2024, and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaking inside the Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, Wisconsin, U.S., January 25, 2024. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at Temple University in Philadelphia on August 6, 2024. Ohio Senator JD Vance appears at Fox News Channel Studios in New York City on September 11, 2024. Walz and Vance are set to face off in their debate in New York on October 1.
Vice presidential nominee JD Vance speaks at a campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday.

Overview

  • The vice presidential debate on October 1 will be the only one for the 2024 election, featuring JD Vance and Tim Walz.
  • Vance, a first-time U.S. senator, aims to energize Trump's base, while Walz, Minnesota's governor, seeks to appeal to independents.
  • Key issues likely to be debated include Vance's controversial immigration stance and Walz's handling of the 2020 Minneapolis riots.
  • Both candidates have engaged in intense debate preparations, with Vance focusing on policy minutiae and Walz emphasizing broader appeal.
  • Polls show Vance with higher unfavorable ratings than Walz, adding pressure for Vance to connect with voters during the debate.