Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D), former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate, respectively, will meet on Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET. will be discussed on CBS News. .
Below are five questions to expect. For moderators to ask questions or for candidates to ask questions (debate) rule Like in a presidential debate, they were prohibited from asking each other questions, but it happened anyway).
1. Vance will need to explain his “childless cat lady” remark. Vance made the comments in a 2021 interview with Tucker Carlson before he became a U.S. senator. His point was that liberal elites were making policies for other Americans without putting anything at stake. But for whatever reason, he will need to explain the comments, which Democrats have used to paint him as insensitive to women and families who don't follow traditional models.
2. Mr. Waltz will have to explain the long history of relations with China. ABC News hosts didn't bother asking questions about China during the presidential debate. So Vance may have to broach the subject himself. Mr. Waltz has a special case to answer. He has been a frequent visitor to China over the years and has been criticized for unusual warmth towards the communist regime. It is unclear why he is so obsessed with China and what it means for China.
3. Vance will have to explain the “dog and cat” controversy. The town of Springfield, Ohio, has been in the news due to the huge number of Haitian migrants and accusations that the migrants were eating people's pets, which were later found to be unfounded. The hosts are sure to repeat questions they've been fielding from interviewers over the past few weeks about whether Vance and Trump are stirring up racial prejudice.
4. Waltz will have to explain his exaggerations about military service. Vance has repeatedly pointed out that Walz is embellishing his career as a National Guard reservist. He falsely claimed to have had a gun during the fight. He falsely claimed to have served in Afghanistan. And he falsely claimed to have retired as a command sergeant major. When Waltz was asked about this question by a journalist on a rare occasion, he did not respond well.
5. Vance will have to explain his past opposition to Trump. Democrats love to note that Mr. Vance once said the same things about Mr. Trump that they say today. His answer is that he changed his mind based on President Trump's record in office, and of course Trump knew about Vance's background when he nominated him as his running mate. Still, Walz will be happy to tell America that “not even” President Trump's running mate liked him. Vance needs answers.
6. Walz will have to explain his poor performance as governor. The media praised Walz but dismissed his record as abysmal. Under Walz, Minnesota is basically a colder version of California. Its economy lags behind the rest of the country. Residents are leaving, but foreign immigrants are pouring in. Violent crime is on the rise. Education has declined. And Waltz is trying to end fossil fuels. It is also a “sanctuary” for transgender surgeries on minors.
7. Both candidates should explain what makes them ready to serve as president, if necessary. Mr. Walz is a previously unknown governor. Mr. Vance is in his first term as a senator. Both have served in the military. Walz was also a teacher, and Vance also had a career in venture capital. However, both are primarily focused on attacking the other side in elections rather than restoring their own honor. Both must show that they are ready to become commander-in-chief.
Joel B. Pollack is a senior editor at Breitbart News. Breitbart News Sunday Sunday nights from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM PT) on Sirius XM Patriot. he is the author of Agenda: What should President Trump do in his first 100 days?available for pre-order on Amazon. He is also the author of Trumpian Virtues: Lessons and Legacy of the Donald Trump Presidencynow available on Audible. He is the recipient of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter @joelpolak.
This article has been updated from question 5 to question 7.
