Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has suggested that he doesn’t need to “prepare that much” ahead of his debate with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on October 1.
The debate is set to take place at 9pm ET and will be hosted by CBS News.
“We have well-developed views on public policy, so we don’t have to prepare that much,” the Ohio senator said during a press call on Wednesday, according to the New York Post.
However, The New York Times has reported that Vance is spending several days hosting prep sessions in rural Michigan this week.
While President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spent days preparing for their debates, which in the end led to Biden’s departure from the race, Vance said, “We’re not planning to do anything similar.”
“What we’re going to focus on is that I make as concise and direct appeal to the American people as possible about Donald Trump’s successful policies and Kamala Harris’ failed policies,” he added. “Kamala Harris’ record is one of unadorable groceries, unaffordable housing and Americans who are losing their jobs.”