Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and his Democratic counterpart, Tim Walz, are gearing up for a highly anticipated debate hosted by a prominent news source. The debate is scheduled to take place on Tuesday and will feature 90 minutes of intense discussion.
According to a news release from the hosting news organization, the debate will be structured with two breaks of four minutes each. Unlike traditional debates, there will be no studio audience present during the event.
Key Debate Rules:
- Candidates will stand behind podiums throughout the debate, with Walz positioned on stage left/screen right and Vance on stage right/screen left.
- Each candidate will have two minutes for their closing statements, with Vance opting to go second after winning a virtual coin toss.
- The candidates will be introduced in order of the incumbent party, with no props or pre-written notes allowed on stage.
- Topics and questions will not be shared in advance with the campaigns or candidates, ensuring spontaneous responses.
- Campaign staff will not be permitted to interact with the candidates during breaks.
- Each candidate will be provided with a pen, a pad of paper, and a bottle of water on stage.
- Time limits will be strictly enforced, with lights indicating the remaining time for responses.
- The news source reserves the right to turn off candidate microphones if necessary.
- Moderators will ensure that timing agreements are adhered to throughout the debate.
- For each question, candidates will have two minutes to answer, followed by a two-minute response from the other candidate. Additional rebuttal time may be granted at the moderators' discretion.
The upcoming debate promises to be a crucial moment in the vice presidential race, providing voters with valuable insights into the candidates' positions and policies. Stay tuned for live coverage of this significant event.
