[Maharlika]

... but I really don't see how significant the vice-presidential candidates' debate is. How important is it?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but in the U.S., the candidate for Vice President will only win if his/her running mate wins, right? In the Philippines, we actually vote for the Vice President too, so you could have the top two government positions from different political parties.

Would the kind of running mate the Presidential candidate have, significantly influence the electorate to vote for him? Was there any instance of that happening in the past?

Thanks for enlightening me.