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The vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was watched by 43.15 million Americans Tuesday night.
Why it matters: Tuesday night’s face-off, a rare showing of civility in today’s political climate, served as a throwback to an era when debates featured extended clashes over policy stances.
Yes, but: The 2024 debate’s ratings were down 25% from 2020’s vice presidential debate between then Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, which had nearly 58 million viewers.
By the numbers: The debate, hosted by CBS News, was simulcast live on more than a dozen major broadcast and cable networks at 9pm ET Tuesday night.
Reality check: Like most modern political events aired live, the vast majority of television viewers were over 55.
The big picture: Tuesday’s debate is likely the last of the presidential election season.
What to watch: This election cycle marked the first where the Commission on President Debates did not run any of the general-election debates. In a hyper-partisan political climate, its future remains uncertain.
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