The upcoming debate between Gov. Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance represents a significant shift, as it will be the first time since 2008 that vice-presidential candidates will stand instead of sit during the debate, marking a departure from the practice established by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
With nearly 70 million viewers for the last standing vice-presidential debate in 2008, this new format could garner significant attention, potentially surpassing recent viewing figures, such as the 58 million who watched Kamala Harris debate Mike Pence in 2020.
The Commission on Presidential Debates typically set the precedent for candidates' seating arrangements, but this year’s debate plan, featuring standing candidates, indicates a strategic choice by the respective campaigns to enhance engagement through a more dynamic format.
Both candidates are of similar height, standing just around six feet tall, suggesting that physical differences won’t affect their debate performance significance, but the change to a standing format may impact viewers' perceptions and engagement levels.
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