Tonight’s vice presidential debate matters a lot more this time around [Video]

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In today’s big story, what you need to know about tonight’s vice presidential debate, and why it’s worth paying attention to.

What’s on deck:

But first, let’s introduce the candidates.

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The big story

Up for debate

Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz face off at 9 p.m. ET for an uncharacteristically important vice presidential debate, write Business Insider’s Brent D. Griffiths and John L. Dorman.

VP debates aren’t usually appointment television. The position might be a heartbeat away from the presidency, but it’s far from undecided voters’ minds.

But like much of this year’s election, things are different this time around. Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris aren’t planning on debating …