Ohio Sen.JD Vance and Minnesota Gov.
Tim Walz met on stage Tuesday for what was likely the last debate of the 2024 presidential election.The two vice presidential candidates struck a cordial tone as they spoke in-depth about everything from immigration to health care and democracy.Looming large over the showdown was Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, as Walz and Vance were forced to answer for their running mates' records while also presenting their own visions for the future.Here are some key takeaways from the CBS News debate.Civility ruled the dayWhile Walz and Vance sparred on issues, they did so with decorum and largely steered clear of the personal attacks that defined the past two presidential debates.They started off by shaking hands and ended the night with closing statements in which they thanked each other and the American people for tuning in.As one commercial break came to a close, they were seen smiling at each other.Republican vice presidential candidate Sen.
JDVance and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz shake hands at the start of the Vice Presidential debate in New York City, Oct.1, 2024.Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty ImagesAt times, they tried to highlight areas where they might be in agreement.
In one exchange on gun violence, Walz spoke about his son witnessing a shooting at a local recreation center."First of all, I didn't know your 17-year-old witnessed a shooting and I'm sorry about that," Vance said, to which Walz said he appreciated the comment.At other times they were more pointed, though, especially when it came to immigration and democracy.Walz said he was troubled by Vance's indirect response when asked if he'd challenge the results of the 2024 election.A more policy-focused debateViewers got to hear several substantive policy exchanges.On health care, Vance was pressed on Trump's comment that he only had "concepts of a plan" to replace the Affordable Care Act and how thei...