Julian Zelizer : Although they do n't do much to affect the results of the actual campaign , they can have an effect on the future of a candidate 's career regardless of whether the ticket wins or loses . Vice presidential debates do n't usually sway outcome of elections . He says they can have an outsized influence on careers of the candidates . Zelizer : The vice presidency is a powerful position, but it's not as important to winning votes in November as other offices that are more closely associated with winning states and getting elected president. 00:52:@@
Julian Zelizer : Vice presidential debates do n't usually sway outcome of elections . He says they can have an outsized influence on careers of the candidates . Zelizer : The vice presidency is a powerful position, but it's not as important to winning votes in November as other offices that are more closely associated with winning states and getting elected president. 00:52:@@