6 Key Takeaways From the Walz, Vance VP Debate

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance faced off Tuesday evening for the first and only time this election, offering voters a glimpse into the policy priorities and ideologies of the two men vying to be the next vice president of the United States. Walz, the governor of Minnesota, went viral months ago after calling former President Donald Trump and Vance “just weird.” Vance, a U.S. senator from Ohio, has faced backlash for his infamous “childless cat ladies” remarks. In his opening statement, Vance emphasized the importance of “fighting for every single vote” and promised to “take this country back” under the leadership of Trump. Walz, on the other hand, spoke about the need to “continue to build the future together” and highlighted his background as a public school teacher and former football coach. Unlike the debate between Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Vance and Walz engaged in a civil dialogue, a stark contrast to the often combative nature of political debates. They both agreed on the need to address gun violence and find solutions to reduce school shootings. The debate, which was held in New York City and moderated by CBS News anchors Norah O’Donnell and Margaret...