Senator JD Vance of Ohio has recruited Representative Tom Emmer to help prepare for his debate next week with Gov. Tim Walzlucky royal, enlisting a Minnesota Republican to play the role of a Minnesota Democrat.

Mr. Vance has spent much of the past month reviewing debate plans and strategies with his team to prepare for his matchup with Mr. Walz. Donald J. Trump’s running mate is facing Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate for their first televised debate in New York City at 9 p.m. on Oct. 1.

The Republican preparations have taken place at Mr. Vance’s home in Cincinnati and in online sessions with members of his own inner circle and Jason Miller, a Trump campaign strategist. Mr. Vance’s team also pointed to his frequent media interactions on the campaign trail as helpful prep for the debate spotlight. Mr. Vance has offered a potential preview of his debate strategy by repeatedly questioning Mr. Walz over his military service and attacking him as an out-of-touch liberal.

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