Let’s start spreading the news, we’re leaving today.
I want to be one of them, New York, New York – Fred Ebb “New York, New York”
And to make the heading and epigraph clear:
This may be the best thing you’ll hear all night (although it’s probably not): “Personally, given my former combatant’s aphasia, I find this debate We hope it will be more interesting than a presidential debate (but Vance has written a book), and Walz’s wife is also a teacher and had 40 students (!) on her high school debate team. So maybe something was communicated.”
the host:CBS.
time: 9pm ET.
The PlaceIn: CBS Broadcast Center, New York City.
rule:
Let’s have a clean fight here. No holds, no low punches, no bites, no gouges, no rabbit punches. If I say break, you break. If the deck collapses, you are given a count of 10 to get back up.
Oh wait. Sorry for the inconvenience. forbes:
The rules for tonight’s debate are similar to those set for the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris three weeks ago and for the Trump-Biden debate in June.
At the beginning of the event, a host will introduce the candidates in order of incumbent party, with Walz coming first, CBS News said. There will be no opening statements, and campaign staff will not be allowed to have contact with candidates during two four-minute commercial breaks.
Walz stands behind the podium on the left side of the stage and appears on the right side of the viewer’s screen. Meanwhile, Vance is at the podium on the right side of the stage, but to the left of the people’s screen. Candidates will have 2 minutes to answer the question, 2 minutes to respond, and 1 minute to provide a rebuttal. Candidates may be given an additional minute of time at the moderator’s discretion.
The big difference between a presidential debate and a vice presidential debate is that tonight’s candidates’ microphones will not be muted when their opponents speak. However, CBS still has the right to turn off the microphone.
and:
The debate will be moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor Norah O’Donnell and “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan.
and:
For the first time since 2008, Veep candidates will stand instead of sit.
(I can’t imagine sitting down and having a discussion. How would I make the appropriate gesture?)
I have considered quite a few opinions (BBC was good), but I thought Politico’s was the best take, despite the personalization. “Expect a slug festival“:
Like his running mate, Donald Trump, Vance likes to be on the offensive, taking aim at his opponents and blurring the line between personal and political attacks. Waltz, on the other hand, can be fiery when attacking his opponents, but tends to lean into a people’s attitude to defuse tough questions about his accomplishments. Both have trouble hiding their anger at times, and there’s a lot of bad blood between them. The main cause is Vance’s attack on Waltz’s military history and Waltz’s campaign to label Vance a “freak” — Don’t be surprised if things get personal.
(Not to mention lying on the couch. Waltz was also happy to participate.. )
So, I’m going to sit back and observe the behavior. enjoy!
UPDATE Of course, I imagine the first question is about Middle East policy, but both candidates are competing on ceremonial displays of loyalty to Israel (Vance builds on Trump’s track record of being less of a warmonger than Biden). Ruining reputation with blunders) /Harris, well).
