CBS gives JD Vance a prime-time town hall just before the midterms
The Michigan event gives the vice president a national stage as Republicans make their closing argument to voters
In timing that is certainly good for a Republican Party looking for a last-minute rally ahead of the midterm elections, CBS announced Wednesday that it will air a town hall with Vice President JD Vance on Oct. 17 — just two and a half weeks before the pivotal Election Day.
The town hall will air at 8 p.m., be moderated by “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil and take place in the key battleground state of Michigan. Vance is expected to take questions from voters across the political spectrum.
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