JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off each other in the vice presidential debate. The debate was a rare occasion in American politics. The candidates were cordial towards each other and agreed on many continuous issues.
JD Vance and Waltz Engaged in a Cordial Debate
A presidential race comes as an extreme stressor even to their running mates. However, these two running mates were extremely cordial towards each other. In a debate the world expected the opponents to pit against each other in angst, JD Vance and Walz delivered the opposite.
This has changed the stance of many established voters who have made up their mind and some remain confused which party to vote. JD Vance was the young face and fresh voice in Republican politics unlike Trump. During the debate he passed up opportunities to debate the details of Walz own biography.
It is attributed that Walz seemed nervous at the beginning and was less comfortable than Vance. However, towards the end Walz picked up the pace. He painted Trump to be a liar and ignores the advice of experts rejecting the truth. This deemed to be a unfavourable stance taken at Trump.
The Focus of the Debate
The debate primarily placed focus on domestic issues although it started off with moderators opening the debate with the escalating conflict in Middle East. However, the United States stance on Russia and Ukraine was not brought to light during the debate.
The most evident divide in the debate was when Walz put Vance on the spot pertaining to a discussion on January 6th 2021 on Trumps false claims of winning the election. The debate was a clear reflection of American politicians arguing on heated topics.
The public found it surprising the debate had no name calling and posed a clear directive for both JD Vance and Walz. Some of the key takeaways and topics touched during the debate are as follows:
- Both candidates agreed that gun violence has to be reduced
- Walz on border security and immigration highlighted the impact of false claims on Haitians ensuring their safety
- Stance on abortion remained divided between both candidates
- Vance was put on the spots on his party plans on the Affordable Care Act
Conclusion
The debate is deemed unusual with refreshingly friendly gestures and cordial moments between the two parties. Such nature of an American debate has not been witnessed for decades. The debate came to a close with candidates shaking hands and wives joining them.
Key Points
- JD Vance and Tim Walz engaged in a rare, cordial debate, surprising many by agreeing on several issues.
- Walz criticized Trump, calling him a liar and rejecting expert advice, while Vance avoided debating Walz’s biography.
- The debate focused on domestic issues like gun violence, immigration, and abortion, but did not address the U.S. stance on Russia and Ukraine.
