ByHannah Demissie 
11 minutes ago
Vance arrives at debate site
Vance has arrived at CBS Studios for the debate.
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Walz-Vance debate updates: VP candidates set for showdown in close presidential race
The matchup could have an impact on critical undecided voters.
Last updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 12:24AM GMT
The vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance could prove to be a major factor in the presidential election -- given how close the race is and its potential impact with undecided voters.
The 90-minute CBS News showdown starts at 9 p.m. ET in New York City. Pre-debate coverage will air at 8 p.m. on the ABC network and stream on ABC News Live -- followed by the debate itself and post-debate analysis.
Oct 02, 2024, 12:07 AM
CBS News says mics won't be muted for VP debate
CBS News, the network hosting the debate, said that the candidates' microphones will not be muted, but clarified in a press release that it "reserves the right to turn off candidate microphones."
This is a shift from the CNN presidential debate in June and the ABC News presidential debate held earlier this month, where microphones were muted unless it was the candidate's turn to speak.
Read more here.
ByIsabella Murray and Hannah Demissie
17 minutes ago
Walz arrives at CBS Studios in NYC for debate
Walz's motorcade has arrived at CBS Studios in New York City for the debate. Vance is en route.
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What to expect from the vice-presidential debate
ABC7 Chicago's Political Analyst Laura Washington details how hot mics will impact the vice-presidential debate tonight.
ByOren Oppenheim
Oct 01, 2024, 11:52 PM GMT
Biden sends well-wishes to Walz in social media post
President Joe Biden sent well-wishes to Walz in a post on X from his campaign account on Tuesday night ahead of the CBS News vice presidential debate.
"Coach, I got your back tonight! Tonight, America will see the strong, principled, and effective leader I've known for years-and the contrast you and Kamala provide against the other team," Biden wrote.
