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New York Times Political Analyst Says JD Vance Dominated the Debate
New York Times columnist and political analyst Ross Douthat reported that the first half of the vice-presidential debate has been the strongest illustration in this campaign so far of why it made sense for Donald Trump to pick JD Vance as his running mate
He stated that the Ohio senator is presenting one of the most impressive debating performances by a Republican nominee for president or vice president in recent memory and is arguing for Trump’s record in a manner that surpasses anything that Trump has ever been able to do.
After weeks of effective Democratic attacks on his right-wing podcast commentary, Vance’s performance has included a dose of self-conscious humanization, an attempted reintroduction to his blue-collar upbringing, and a striking personal biography, according to Douthat.
Walz timid comparison to JD Vance
It has incorporated some meticulous rhetorical tap dancing and policy jujitsu regarding topics such as abortion and climate change as well. However, it has primarily served as an effective prosecution of the case against the Biden-Harris administration, with an unremitting emphasis on fostering nostalgia for the economy, the immigration landscape, and the relative foreign-policy tranquilly of Trump’s term.
In contrast, Tim Walz appears to be affable, well-intentioned, and, in comparison to Vance, essentially inexperienced. He is devoting an excessive amount of time to partially concurring with his opponent, while simultaneously presenting a considerably more disjointed argument against Trump than Vance is against Kamala Harris.
Ross Douthat stated, “I believe that this performance has raised a question: Why has the Harris campaign eschewed Walz from one-on-one interviews, whereas Vance has been fielding hostile inquiries since the beginning of his candidacy?”
It appears that the Minnesota governor would have benefited significantly from spending additional time being cross-examined on the Sunday programs prior to his departure to engage in a debate with a Republican vice-presidential nominee who, despite his other deficiencies, is evidently adept at debate.
