The vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) drew 43 million viewers, based on Nielsen figures.
Viewers tuned in throughout 15 totally different networks for the Tuesday faceoff, which lasted simply shy of two hours. Greater than 30 million households tuned in, with greater than 9 million viewers between the ages of 35 and 54 and greater than 3 million between the ages of 18 and 34.
The age group with the most important viewership was these over the age of 55, which accounted for 29 million viewers.
The controversy — hosted by CBS in New York and moderated by anchors Margaret Brennan and Norah O’Donnell — was the primary and just one between the vice presidential candidates forward of the November election.
Vance and Walz engaged within the policy-focused debate Tuesday night time, civilly sparring on immigration, abortion and the economic system, amongst different issues. Regardless of a number of disagreements, the 2 candidates additionally typically agreed on some points.
In keeping with a CBS ballot, 42 p.c of debate watchers say Vance, a Yale-trained lawyer, received. That narrowly outpaced Walz, who 41 p.c of viewers mentioned was victorious. About 17 p.c mentioned it was a tie.
