Discover how unchecked lies and fact-checking failures are turning vice presidential debates into political theater with no real impact on voters.

As the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final month, Americans will have a chance to size up the two running mates this Tuesday, October 1, when Democrat Tim Walz takes on Republican JD Vance in a nationally televised debate from New York City.

CNN’s ‘live’ interview of VP Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz explains much about the media and American politics.

CommPRO reached out to the communications community for their expert opinions on the interview—whether it met expectations, delivered unexpected twists, or fell short of the mark.

Lesson learned is while a discussion of policy positions remains vital, communicators who are covering the race or promoting one side would be well advised to continue to showcase the personal, private lives of the candidates.

Celebrating his connections to ordinary Americans as a high school teacher and coach, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the vice presidential nomination at last night's DNC.

Who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking might be just one of those "Black jobs"?

Against the historic backdrop of nominating the first woman of color for president, Democrats began their convention in Chicago by emphasizing that they are the party of hope and opportunity for all Americans.

I would tell her that making herself and her veep choice more available to the public and media is more necessary in this campaign than in ones where the candidates are widely known because of the short time they have to introduce themselves to Americans who are not politically knowledgeable.

It is part of Trump’s playbook and has been for years.