Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on October 1, in what could be a matchup of potential vice presidents. The debate will take place in New York City, with the option of four possible dates given to the candidates by CBS News. Walz confirmed his participation, while Vance also accepted the invitation and challenged Walz to meet on September 18.
The debate comes at a crucial time, with early voting already underway in some states for the general election. The possibility of Walz and Vance debating had been in question, especially after President Joe Biden left the campaign and Kamala Harris was chosen to lead the Democratic ticket. Vance has previously focused on criticizing Harris, but has recently turned his attention to Walz, questioning the governor’s service record.
Former President Donald Trump has expressed interest in seeing Vance debate Walz on CBS, and other networks have also proposed debate dates between Harris and Trump. The highly anticipated top-of-the-ticket debate between Trump and Harris is set for September 10 on ABC News.
The upcoming debate between Walz and Vance is expected to garner significant attention as the candidates face off on key issues leading up to the November 5 general election. The debate could offer a platform for the candidates to outline their visions for the future and engage in a constructive dialogue on important political topics.
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