JD Vance claims he doesn’t have to ‘prepare much’ for VP debate

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.”

“So I don’t think we have to prepare that much because we don’t have to hide our record from the American people, we just have to talk about it,” Vance said.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is playing Vance during Walz’s mock debates while Republican and Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer playing the part of Walz during Vance’s preparations.

Emmer was called in to emulate Walz’s folksy demeanor, according to ABC News.

Vance’s debate prep has consisted of sessions at his home in Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as online preparations with colleagues, including Trump advisor Jason Miller.

The Ohio senator has over the course of the last month looked over