Vice Presidential Debate 2012: Biden and Ryan Take Center Stage

The first presidential debate is over and now the vice-presidential candidates are set to take the stage. Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan will debate foreign and domestic policy Thursday, Oct. 11 in Danville, Ky. The debate is sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

What time is the vice presidential debate?

The debate begins at 9 p.m. EST

What will the debate cover?

The debate will cover both foreign and domestic topics and be divided into nine time segments of approximately 10 minutes each. The moderator will ask an opening question, after which each candidate will have two minutes to respond. The moderator will use the balance of the time in the segment for a discussion of the question.

Where can I watch the vice presidential debate?

AOL will provide a live stream of the debate.

TV Channels Broadcasting Live: ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, CNN, Fox News, MSNBC and more, including CNN Espanol.

Live Streaming Online: YouTube's Election Hub, AOL.

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Presidential debate schedule 2012:

President Barack Obama and Republican Candidate Mitt Romney will meet in two more debates before the election:

Oct. 16, 2012

Topic: Town meeting format including foreign and domestic policy
Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Location: Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Candy Crowley (CNN Chief Political Correspondent)

The second presidential debate will take the form of a town meeting, in which citizens will ask questions of the candidates on foreign and domestic issues. Candidates each will have two minutes to respond, and an additional minute for the moderator to facilitate a discussion. The town meeting participants will be undecided voters selected by the Gallup Organization.

Oct. 22, 2012

Topic: Foreign policy
Air Time: 9-10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Location: Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida (Tickets)
Sponsor: Commission on Presidential Debates
Participants: President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney
Moderator: Bob Schieffer (Host of Face the Nation on CBS)

The format for the debate will be identical to the first presidential debate and will focus on foreign policy.

Will you be watching the debates? What is the most important topic in your opinion? Share your thoughts in the comments.