Tonight, the nation turns its attention to the 2024 vice presidential debate, where Ohio Senator J.D. Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will go head-to-head in their only scheduled faceoff ahead of November’s general election. The debate, set to begin at 9 p.m. ET, will run for 90 minutes and is expected to cover a range of pressing national and international issues.
The event will be moderated by two prominent journalists from CBS News: Norah O’Donnell, anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News,” and Margaret Brennan, host of “Face the Nation” and CBS News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent. Both are respected for their experience and journalistic integrity, setting the stage for what should be a substantive and tightly moderated debate.
Taking place at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City, this debate comes just three weeks after the only presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Both vice-presidential candidates, Walz and Vance, are relatively new to the national stage but bring vastly different backgrounds and experiences to the table.
Walz, the current governor of Minnesota and Harris’ running mate, has had a long career in public service but was relatively unknown on the national political scene prior to joining the Democratic ticket. His platform focuses on progressive policies, including healthcare reform, climate action, and economic equity, drawing on his years of experience working at the state level.
On the other side is J.D. Vance, a first-term senator from Ohio and author of the best-selling memoir “Hillbilly Elegy,” which highlighted the challenges facing working-class Americans. Vance, who was elected to office in 2022, was chosen by Trump as his running mate after gaining a national following for his views on economic and cultural issues impacting rural America. His selection reflects Trump’s continued appeal to populist and conservative voters.
As the debate unfolds, viewers will be watching closely to see how these candidates articulate their visions for the future and address the major issues facing the country. With both men positioned to play a critical role in their respective campaigns, tonight’s debate could offer key insights into the leadership style and policy priorities of each ticket as the race for the White House heats up.
