The possibility of a vice-presidential debate between Republican running mate Ohio Senator JD Vance and Democratic running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz remains uncertain, despite proposals from networks like CBS News. With the approaching on November 5, here’s what you need to know about the situation:
Debate invitations and dates: CBS News has invited both Vance and Walz to a debate in New York City, offering four potential dates: September 17, 24, October 1, and October 8.While Walz has shown enthusiasm and selected October 1 as the date for the debate, Vance has not commented on it yet.

Vance’s conditions for participation: Vance said on Fox News that he is interested in multiple debates but wants to review the conditions, including the moderators and rules. He has specifically called for a live audience, echoing former President Donald Trump’s stance, and has criticized the idea of what he terms “fake debates” without an audience.
The delay in debate scheduling: The debate scheduling has been complicated by the timing of the Democratic National Convention, reported the Time. Initially, the Trump campaign delayed any vice-presidential debate until after the Democratic ticket was confirmed, which occurred in mid-August when Harris selected Walz as her running mate.
Walz’s enthusiasm for debating Vance: Walz, who emerged as Harris’s running mate, has expressed eagerness to debate Vance, making it clear in his first rally as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate that he is ready to face Vance on stage.
Uncertainty about debate confirmation: As of now, the debate schedules and conditions remain under discussion. Both candidates have expressed their stances, and the public is waiting for confirmation on whether these vice-presidential debates will proceed as proposed.