Official debate transcript and timing analysis

Tim Walz and JD Vance Face Off in CBS Vice Presidential Debate in New York

Oct 2, 2024, 12:57 AM

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance are participating in their first and only scheduled vice presidential debate for the 2024 election. The debate, hosted by CBS News, is taking place in New York City and is being broadcast live. Pre-debate coverage began at 8 p.m., with the 90-minute debate starting at 9 p.m. This debate is a critical event in the final stretch of the 2024 campaign, with Election Day just five weeks away. Both candidates, representing the Democratic and Republican parties respectively, are expected to discuss key issues such as immigration and the economy. The debate is seen as a significant opportunity for both Walz and Vance to make their case to voters and potentially sway undecided voters in the lead-up to the November election.