Quote:CBS News, which is set to host the vice-presidential debate between Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance, announced, along with the debate rules, that it would be the candidates’ responsibility to fact-check each other during the event, rather than relying on moderators for that role.

This format contrasts with the previous debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, during which the ABC News moderators attempted to fact-check Trump’s statements. However, they did not similarly fact-check Harris, even when she made inaccurate or misleading claims. The seemingly partisan nature of these fact checks have led to widespread criticism of the network’s handling of the debate.


On Friday, CBS stated that Vance and Walz would be responsible for calling out each other’s inaccuracies, with the moderators facilitating rebuttal opportunities. According to the Associated Press, CBS’ misinformation unit, CBS News Confirmed, will provide real-time fact-checking during the debate on social media, as well as a post-debate analysis on-air.

The debate appears to be following the approach taken by CNN earlier this summer during a debate between Trump and President Joe Biden, where the moderators refrained from intervening in the candidates' performances. Critics of moderator interventions in past debates have long argued that it is the candidates' job to challenge each other’s statements, rather than having moderators directly fact-check or engage with them.

The vice-presidential debate will differ slightly from the presidential debates in terms of rules. For instance, microphones will remain on even while the opponent is speaking, though CBS News reported that the “reserves the right” to turn off a “hot” mic if necessary.

The debate is scheduled for Tuesday at 9 pm EST, running for 90 minutes. It will take place in New York and will be moderated by CBS Evening News anchor Norah O'Donnell and Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan. For each question asked, candidates will have two minutes to answer followed by a two-minute response by their opponent, with another minute offered for additional rebuttals. The moderators may use their discretion to give the candidates an extra minute each for certain topics.

While the debate will not include opening statements, each candidate will have two minutes for closing statements, and Vance, who won the coin toss, will deliver the final remarks. There will be no audience present during the debate.

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Good. Vance is going to chew Minnesota Putz up and spit him out.

Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

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(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

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I can't remember if I have but to me this one is important because it'll showcase how much smarter Vance is compared to Tampon Tim. Vance will annilate this clown and I want to see it personally.

Everyone supposedly saw the fly on Pence’s head. So, yeah maybe someone watches…..

(09-28-2024 01:40 PM)olliebaba Wrote:  

(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

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I can't remember if I have but to me this one is important because it'll showcase how much smarter Vance is compared to Tampon Tim. Vance will annilate this clown and I want to see it personally.

ok, then put it on comedy central and lets get Jeff Ross and Jimmy Carr host it.

(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

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Nope but gonna watch this one

Yeah, I'm sure Walz will be really accurate with his "facts".

“Tell him Candy. Tell him I did!”

(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

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Lacross like ratings. But yes.

(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

those were the days....

(09-29-2024 10:22 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

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Lacross like ratings. But yes.

Actually, due to the team like nature that politics has taken the last decade or so, it wouldn't surprise me if this actually did a good rating.

(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

I watched a few minutes of the last one...just enough to see that fly land on Pence's head, but not usually.

I will give this one a bit more attention just because I expect Vance to get exposed yet again...which should be entertaining.

Will Tampon Timmy flip JD the bird when he starts embarrassing the Minnesota Putz like he did those people taunting him with “Trump 2024” chants as he was leaving the Mich/ Minn snooze fest? Or will he just be jazz hands the entire time?

This one should be fun too.

(09-30-2024 07:59 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(09-28-2024 01:31 PM)fsquid Wrote:  Has anyone actually watched a VP debate?

I watched a few minutes of the last one...just enough to see that fly land on Pence's head, but not usually.

I will give this one a bit more attention just because I expect Vance to get exposed yet again...which should be entertaining.

are ewe expecting tampon timmy one finga to play him like a piano with his pecker ... that would make purrrfect sense coming fromunda ewer skull cap...

(09-30-2024 08:12 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Will Tampon Timmy flip JD the bird when he starts embarrassing the Minnesota Putz like he did those people taunting him with “Trump 2024” chants as he was leaving the Mich/ Minn snooze fest? Or will he just be jazz hands the entire time?

This one should be fun too.

Is there any ridiculous story you don't believe?

(09-30-2024 08:58 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(09-30-2024 08:12 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Will Tampon Timmy flip JD the bird when he starts embarrassing the Minnesota Putz like he did those people taunting him with “Trump 2024” chants as he was leaving the Mich/ Minn snooze fest? Or will he just be jazz hands the entire time?

This one should be fun too.

Is there any ridiculous story you don't believe?

Oh, the irony.....................

(09-30-2024 08:58 AM)Redwingtom Wrote:  

(09-30-2024 08:12 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  Will Tampon Timmy flip JD the bird when he starts embarrassing the Minnesota Putz like he did those people taunting him with “Trump 2024” chants as he was leaving the Mich/ Minn snooze fest? Or will he just be jazz hands the entire time?

This one should be fun too.

Is there any ridiculous story you don't believe?

What exactly is incorrect?

Did Walz put tampons in men’s bathrooms? Yes
Did Walz get taunted with Trump chants leaving the game? Yes
Does video show him flipping the bird? Yes
Does he run around waving his jazz hands like Richard Simmons? Yes


Fact check all that

(09-30-2024 09:00 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  What exactly is incorrect?

Did Walz put tampons in men’s bathrooms? Yes

No, he didn't. I didn't bother with the rest.

I can see why candidates who depend upon lies would applaud this decision. I’d rather there simply be a realtime fact checker in place to flag the lies & force candidates to debate facts & leave their lies to their paid for advertisements.