Looking for substance, voters tune in for VP debate

It wasn't the headliners, but some political groupies took time Tuesday to gather and watch the vice-presidential candidate debate. The 90-minute showdown is the only time the two will face off: Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Republican Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana.

This is how many times Elaine Quijano was interrupted

This is how many times Elaine Quijano was interrupted Meanwhile, Tim Kaine brought up Trump's taxes at least six times. Check out this story on mysouthnow.com: http://usat.ly/2e0XhG4 Did it seem like Mike Pence and Tim Kaine interrupted each other a lot during the vice presidential debate? Well, it's because they did.

Kaine and Pence tussle over whether deal with Iran stopped nuclear weapons

In the vice presidential debate, Tim Kaine and Mike Pence repeatedly tussled over whether the Iran nuclear deal stopped Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program. Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., at least four times throughout the debate Tuesday night at Longwood University in Virginia, listed the Iran nuclear deal as an accomplishment for his running mate, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, who was secretary of state in President Barack Obama's first term.

Stories of #ThatMexicanThing take over Twitter

Politics in the exam room? A new study suggests patient care may vary depending on whether the doctor is a Democrat or a R LONDON - Wearing a fitness tracker may help you keep tabs on how many steps you take, but the devices themselves - even with the lure o Moderator Elaine Quijano of CBS News watches as Republican vice-presidential nominee Gov. Mike Pence, right, shakes hands with Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine during the vice-presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016.

Dad jokes and confusion: Here’s the vice presidential debate, in tweets

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Indiana Gov. Mike Pence traded barbs from Longwood University in the first and only vice presidential debate Tuesday night, with both candidates working to further their campaign's chances of succeeding come November. CBS correspondent Elaine Quijano moderated the event.

Pence to Kaine: ‘You whipped out that Mexican thing again’

Mike Pence drew the ire of Latino groups Tuesday night, when he accused rival Tim Kaine of relying on the same attacks that have been used against Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kaine had said: "When Donald Trump says women should be punished, that Mexicans are rapists and criminals, he is showing you who he is."

VP Debate: Not-So-Lofty Expectations Ahead Of Single Debate

The sole Vice Presidential candidates debate will get underway Tuesday evening, but there's little expectation the audience will be as large as the first debate between Presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, held last week at Hofstra Unveristy in Hampstead, N.Y. Gov. Mike Pence and Sen. Tim Kaine will spend 90 minutes on stage at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., discussing at least 10 different topics from security to economic reform. The VP candidates' debate will not include a town-hall audience, opting instead for questions from a single moderator: Elaine Quijano of CBS News.

The GOP declares debate victory for Mike Pence, 90 minutes before it starts

Our sincere congratulations to Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence, who, according to the Republican Party, emerged victorious in the sole vice presidential debate of 2016, despite it having not happened yet. The GOP appears to have accidentally published its draft of a post congratulating Pence on his victory about two hours before the thing actually started.

Clinton reaches out to women while Trump defends taxes

Hillary Clinton appealed to voting mothers Tuesday outlining ways she hopes to curb gun violence as president and provide paid family leave and sick days for struggling working moms. Donald Trump tried to blame his opponent about revelations that his massive financial losses could have allowed him to avoid paying federal income taxes for years.

11 Actually Not Boring Vice Presidents

Mike Pence and Tim Kaine may not be America's most exciting politicians, and they're running for a position that's often been considered an afterthought. However, the office of Vice President hasn't just been a breeding ground for future presidents - although none since George H.W. Bush - it's also had plenty of big personalities and hijinks during its 227-year history.

VIEWERSa GUIDE: Low-key VP candidates get debate spotlight

Kesling told News 2 This Morning that if this were a movie script that it would be rejected because directors would call what happened too h FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2016, file photo, tables are in place for the media for the Oct. 4 vice presidential debate at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.

Biden rips Trump over remarks about veterans

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Supporters cheer as they wait for the arrival of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for a campaign rally, Monday, Oct. 3, 2016, in Loveland, Colo. Vice President Joe Biden is criticizing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump for remarks suggesting that soldiers who suffer from mental health issues might not be as strong as those who don't.

Our View: Take a look at vice-president candidate’s voting records

As Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia and Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana face each other tonight, they will likely seek to outline what they will do if they become vice president. Pence's House votes from 2007 to 2012, the last half of his 12 years in Congress, are compared to votes cast by current House Speaker Paul Ryan.

Recent Past Offers Clues About the Veep Showdown

No doubt, there's never as much portent in a running mate debate as when the two presidential nominees square off, and the rhetorical fireworks won't come close to what we've already seen from the ticket toppers. But this time looks to be special for other reasons, mainly having to do with genuine substance, which is why undecided voters and Beltway insiders have good reason to devote 90 minutes to watching television Tuesday night.