CBS will fact-check Vice Presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz online, not in broadcast

(AP) Tim Walz and JD Vance will meet for their first and possibly only vice presidential debate Tuesday, in what could be the last debate for both campaigns to argue their case before the election.

The debate in New York hosted by CBS News will give Vance, a Republican freshman senator from Ohio, and Walz, a two-term Democratic governor of Minnesota, the chance to introduce themselves, make the case for their running mates, and go on the attack against the opposing ticket.

Tuesday's matchup could have an outsized impact. Polls have shown Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a close contest, giving added weight to anything that can sway voters on the margins, including the impression left by the vice presidential candidates. It also might be the last debate of the campaign, with the Harris and Trump teams failing to agree on another meeting.

The role of a presidential running mate is typically to serve as an attack dog for the person at the top of the ticket, arguing against the opposing presidential candidate and their proxy on stage. Both Vance and Walz have embraced that role.

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[paultrosclair]

Nope. They will "fact check" Vance and leave Walz alone just like the "debate" between Trump and Harris.
There should be no "fact checking" in a debate. That's what your opponent is for.

[digitalwasabi]

In other words, Vance will be fact checked on every question, Tim Walz will face little to no scrutiny.

[UltraHenry]

Yeah...I need CBS to tell me what is the truth...lol...you people have zero self awareness...😂😂😂😂

[bluwng]

They needed a fact checker for the fact checkers. BTW this news host is beautiful.

[anthonyvoss]

They should...what kind of a shite show it will be if they can get up their and lie their butts off?...makes no damn sense at all

[HomesInSC]

The moderators should be able to relay info about the fact checking in progress.

[JoseyWales]

Oops I forgot. Google and YouTube don't allow Free Speech.

[blessmypeople]

Democrats willing to play on an even playing field? Come on!! Sadly, this agreed poorly.

[lindabingham]

I know the debate hasn't started yet, but I know that wouldn't stop DonOLD from claiming JD won already. Has he?

[justaghoulintheworld]

Aversion to facts saw one guy get muted.

[Phage]

Let's hope for the best, because since the expectations for Tim Walz are high, J.D. Vance's starting position is better - since the expectations for him are lower. On the other hand, we can be confident because Tim Walz holds the better cards in terms of content. J. D. Vance is only using the MAGA movement out of self-interest anyway. So he is no better than Trump. The fact that the Grand Old Party relies on such people is really a betrayal of itself. What a shame (and what a danger). Horrible.