(CNN) As the smoke clears after the first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, the showdown between their running mates is heating up. This vice presidential debate will be a job interview unlike any other. There are always three main goals of any vice presidential debate: do no harm, reinforce the top of the ticket, and pass the commander in chief test. Just look at the most recent presidential debate — the constant interrupting and name-calling was off-putting for many voters, and proved disastrous for Trump as polls showed Biden's lead widening following the debate. Join us on Twitter and FacebookUltimately, success in the vice presidential debate is based on competency, likeability and connecting on the issues important to voters.

Source: CNN October 06, 2020 22:30 UTC