Tim Walz Prepares for VP Debate with Pete Buttigieg as JD Vance Stand-In

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is gearing up for the October 1 vice presidential debate with the help of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who is acting as a stand-in for opponent JD Vance.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is undergoing intensive preparation for the upcoming vice presidential debate against Sen. JD Vance.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is assisting Walz by playing Vance in mock debate sessions.
The debate, hosted by CBS News, will take place in New York City on October 1 and will be moderated by Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan.
Walz's preparation team includes experienced political operatives and former Biden White House staffers such as Rob Friedlander and Zayn Siddique.
Walz aims to use the debate to introduce himself to voters and promote Vice President Kamala Harris' agenda, while managing expectations by acknowledging Vance's strong debate skills.