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Why Tuesday's vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests

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The vice president presides over the Senate and is empowered to break ties.

His main job is to be ready to take over if something happens to the president.

Historian: Many voters view vice presidential nominees as appendages of the candidates who selected them, not necessarily as potential future presidents.

Tuesday may be the last chance before Election Day for voters to see the two tickets square off directly.

Both Walz and Vance will simply need to avoid memorable unforced errors that can be endlessly replayed.

Jones said such a race-shifting gaffe is unlikely — but not impossible.