With five weeks until Election Day, a margin-of-error race and a second face-to-face showdown between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump, the upcoming vice presidential debate carries heightened stakes.
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Grand Showdown: VP Debate Looms with Potential for Major Impact
NEW YORK CITY – The traditional undercard of a White House race, vice presidential debates have seldom significantly shifted the needle. However, as Republican Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota face off on Tuesday, the stakes are higher.
A crucial knockout blow or a glaring misstep could propel this second-tier event into an impactful showdown. The debate offers an opportunity for these candidates to sway voters and potentially influence the outcome of the November election.
With a margin of error in the race so close, and the potential for a knockout blow, this debate is likely to draw heightened attention.
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