Key regulatory changes in the spotlight during the vice presidential debate in New York

NEW YORK (Gray Media) – Vice presidential candidates Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) will face each other in a Tuesday debate moderated by CBS anchors Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan.

Anticipation was mounting for the only scheduled debate between the two, to be held at the CBS Broadcast Center in midtown Manhattan. Most of the rules will be the same as the presidential debates held earlier this summer. There will be no audience for the 90-minute debate, no pre-taken notes, no staff interaction during the two commercial breaks and no opening statements.

There will be a few key differences on Tuesday night. Unlike ABC’s moderators in the Harris-Trump debate, CBS says its moderators will not fact-check responses, leaving that up to the candidates. Another important change in this debate – microphones will not be muted. This was a point of contention during the presidential debates, as some wanted there to be a full exchange of words between the candidates on stage. On Tuesday night, viewers will be able to hear any off-the-cuff comments unless moderators decide to turn off their microphones, which is possible.

Both candidates, who have been exchanging views on the election campaign, will now go face-to-face on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET.