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Taegan Goddard, Political Wire
Sun, 09/29/2024 - 4:28am

A High Stakes Vice Presidential Debate

“Many voters know little about Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the men selected to be one heartbeat away from the presidency. That’s not uncommon for vice presidential candidates, who rarely have a major effect on the outcome of races for the White House,” the Los Angeles Times reports. “But the tightness of the 2024 election, potentially coming down to a small number of votes in a handful of battleground states, means extra scrutiny is being paid to Walz’s and Vance’s first and only debate, scheduled for Tuesday.” “Given former President Trump’s refusal to debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, the clash between their running mates — in front of the largest audience since they were chosen — could be the last time many voters hear directly from candidates on the GOP and Democratic tickets.” USA Today: Will Vance and Walz draw audiences like the record-breaking Biden-Palin debate? The Guardian: Walz v.

 

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