Based on clips I've seen and reactions, it seems like it was your fairly average pre-Trump debate before Trump turned debates into a shitshow. I think Harris team probably advised Walz not to go full blown attack mode on JD Vance and instead talk heavily on policy, which does make sense, Walz was brought in to appeal to white male, suburban moderates and won in a Republican leaning district and Harris has already galvanised the Democrat base, that makes for a fairly boring debate though in todays climate, Lol.
It won't move the needle I don't think, based on most polling it was essentially a draw, but then, VP debates never do tend to move the needle much nor do VPs in general unless they're absolutely terrible. It was a safe debate to establish the VPs. However, JD Vance being professional for one day won't be enough, he will soon remind people of how much of a fucking weirdo he is when he makes yet another weird ass comment.
Walz came across well from what I can see, had a few good answers on policy, had a few stumbles and looked the more nervous one, JD Vance talked a bunch of bullshit as per usual but he's a far better liar than Donald Trump and far better at not being baited, he can seemingly change the subject easier than Trump. JD Vance's answer on Jan 6th was horrific though and him crying about being fact checked was an incredible moment, the vast majority of people will forget about this debate within a week but that soundbite from JD Vance may last a little longer, it's an easy attack angle for Harris ads, it's telling that MAGA are more upset about being fact checked than telling outright lies, Lmao.
I think Democrats are just so focused on this debate because while Harris is currently leading the polls and is the slight favourite, it's not enough and essentially makes it a toss-up, if these polls are accurate it will come down to voter turnout and enthusiasm so Democrat voters are looking for any boost they can find, which this debate probably won't provide. Maybe Trump's ego is hurt though by the fact that JD Vance performed better than him and he now accepts a 2nd debate with Harris so he can get his ass whooped again, I think the difference with what happened here is JD Vance actually listened to his campaign team while Trump doesn't listen to anybody, it would be hilarious if this is what this debate led to, Lol.
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