VP nominee Walz accepts CBS debate with Republican's Vance in Oct

The network said it has provided the campaigns four dates for the debate: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and Oct. 8

Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a campaign event with Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at UNLV (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) campus, in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., August 10, 2024. PHOTO:REUTERS

WASHINGTON:

 US Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz said on Wednesday he has agreed to debate his Republican rival JD Vance on Oct. 1, which is one of the dates for a debate proposed by CBS News.

The network said it has provided the campaigns four dates for the debate: Sept. 17, Sept. 24, Oct. 1 and Oct. 8.

Asked about a possible debate, Vance told Fox News: "I strongly suspect we're going to be there on October the 1st." Vance also said he wanted to debate Walz more than once.

Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, and Republican nominee Donald Trump are scheduled to debate on ABC News on Sept. 10.

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