The recent vice-presidential debate between Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz was a calm and polite discussion, unlike the earlier presidential debates.
Both candidates focused more on criticizing each other’s running mates than attacking one another directly during the 90-minute debate, which took place on CBS News in New York .
Walz had a rough start but performed better when discussing important topics like abortion and the Capitol riot.
While the debate remained civil, it may have favored Vance, who is a skilled public speaker. He emphasized that during Trump’s presidency, inflation was low, and people’s pay was higher .
Vance was criticized for not directly answering questions about Trump’s claims of a stolen 2020 election, which Walz called a “damning non-answer.”
This moment highlighted the tension between the candidates, especially when they disagreed on Trump’s actions during the Capitol riot on January 6, which Walz described as an attempt to overturn an election .
The candidates had different speaking styles: Vance was confident and smooth, while Walz initially seemed uncertain, especially regarding foreign policy.
However, as the debate progressed, Walz became more assertive, particularly on immigration, an area where Vance had previously made false claims .
On abortion rights, Vance admitted that Republicans need to build trust with voters, saying they should support families better.
Walz, on the other hand, made it clear that Democrats are pro-women and pro-choice . Walz did not push hard on gun control issues, which may disappoint some Democrats, as he focused instead on background checks .
While historically vice-presidential debates don’t significantly affect election outcomes, Vance’s strong performance might energize Republicans going into the November elections .
Overall, this debate may have established Vance’s position in national conservative politics, showing he can effectively communicate their ideas on a prominent platform.
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