Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance will face off tonight in the vice presidential debate. Former Sen. Claire McCaskill and MSNBC host Symone Sanders-Townsend join Ana Cabrera to share their expectations and political analysis.
Walz, the governor of Minnesota, has earned a reputation for being the folksy counterpart to his running mate, Vice Presidentan MSNBC email newsletter examining what candidates must do to win the 2024 election, we asked five political experts what they'll be watching watch for at tonight's debate.
MaddowBlog writer Steve Benen said he will keep an eye on how much Vance struggles to defend Trump’s bad behavior. Republican analyst Brendan Buck said he will focus on whether Walz can take a punch. And for progressive podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, the key is whether Walz can beat Vance on relatability. Read more about what they’ll be watching below.Like with the Harris-Trump debate last month, there’s no live audience to address tonight.
Trump and Vance embody a performative bravado that demonstrates power by conquering others, while the Harris-Walz campaign has promoted the idea that a man shows strength in the ways heIt’s a key difference, and I expect it to be on full display as the acerbic Vance faces off against the affable Walz.this summer, there will be no live audience and the topics won’t be revealed beforehand. Walz and Vance will be given a notepad, pen and water bottle. Props and pre-written notes are prohibited.
have one minute for rebuttals, with moderators allowed to extend for follow-ups. Lights and a countdown clock will help candidates track their time.The choice of Emmer as a stand-in for Walz provides the Vance team with another Minnesotan and someone who, like Vance and Walz, has deep Midwest roots. Emmer, the House majority whip, has emphasized his past as a youth ice hockey coach. Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has been emphasizing Walz’s experience coaching high school football.
The veep debates probably matter most for the future of the running mates themselves. A good debate can help lay the groundwork for a future campaign, showing the party bosses and the rank-and-file members that a particular candidate has the goods.The debate will be hosted by CBS News in its New York studios at 9 p.m. ET, without a live audience. MSNBC will simulcast the debate live, with prime-time coverage beginning at 7 p.m.
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