Tim Walz

2024 - 10 - 3

When Nice Guys Finish First: Tim Walz vs. JD Vance Debate Showdown!

2024 US Elections - JD Vance - Middle East Policy - Minnesota Politics - Muslim Voters - Political Engagement - Tim Walz - Vice Presidential Debate

Dive into the thrilling and unexpectedly polite battle between JD Vance and Tim Walz in the VP debate! Who won this game of smiles?

In a surprising twist during Tuesday's vice-presidential debate, Republican candidate J.D. Vance managed to slightly edge out his Democratic rival, Tim Walz, in what turned out to be a surprisingly polite exchange. Despite fumbles from Walz on questions regarding Middle East policies and a bizarre misstep about a trip to Hong Kong, the debate overall possessed a tone of respect not commonly seen in today's political landscape. Political analysts noted that while Walz attempted to tackle Vance on issues like the January 6 insurrection, Vance continuously met his jabs with a friendly demeanor, leaving many viewers scratching their heads at this "Minnesota nice" strategy.

As the debate unfolded, Vance seemed to switch gears, pulling off a charm offensive that neither candidate anticipated. Deliberate smiles and gracious responses highlighted Vance's approach, making it difficult for Walz to engage in a full-throated attack, which many expected given the stakes. This harmless banter and the overall collegial atmosphere provided a refreshing and, dare we say, entertaining, reprieve in the often hostile world of politics. Voters tuning in could not help but notice that when discussions took on a more civil tone, genuine conversations started to emerge.

However, the debate wasn't just a simple exchange of pleasantries. Political observers are weighing its implications for future elections, noting that this whimsical approach may well give Vance a critical boost in his ambitions for the 2028 presidential run, regardless of the debate's immediate effects. Independents, the elusive voting bloc, may have picked up on these warm moments, who knows, maybe kindness will become the new campaign strategy!

In an unexpected aftermath, the debate prompted reactions beyond the political arena. Hive Bakery in Flower Mound found themselves in hot water after posting cookies featuring Walz's image, prompting a barrage of threats towards the owner, Haley Popp. Maybe there's a lesson here: never mix politics with pastries!

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Andreas Kaju: JD Vance edged out Tim Walz in VP debate (ERR News)

Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance slightly outperformed his Democratic rival Tim Walz during Tuesday's televised debate ahead of next months ...

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JD Vance and Tim Walz's respectful debate was a welcome reprieve (Houston Chronicle)

Tim Walz fumbled questions on Middle East policy and visiting Hong Kong, but he ultimately hit back on Jan 6 during an otherwise boring but respectful ...

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Behind the Curtain: Vance's "Minnesota nice" ploy (Axios)

Walz was girded for war against Vance, who has spent the past 10 weeks defending past controversial remarks. Instead, Vance greeted Walz with a big smile, and ...

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The moment Tim Walz exposed JD Vance's totalitarianism (El Dorado News-Times)

We all know vice presidential debates rarely move the public opinion needle. In 2020 Donald Trump was thrown out of office by a record 81 million voters ...

J.D. Vance Rattled Tim Walz by Being Nice (politicalwire.com)

“Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) went into the vice-presidential debate with a plan to surprise Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz by being shockingly… super-duper nice,” Axios ...

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Debate performance gives Vance 2028 White House boost (The Hill)

Sen. JD Vance's (R-Ohio) debate performance is giving him a shot in the arm to become a leading 2028 presidential contender no matter what happens in ...

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Vance, Walz court undecided independents in strangely polite debate (FOX 5 DC)

One day after the vice presidential debate, political observers say the most important takeaway was the collegial tone. That could be crucial to swaying ...

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VP debate ratings show how many people watched the Walz-Vance ... (CBS News)

An estimated 43.15 million viewers tuned in to the CBS News vice presidential debate.

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Hive Bakery inFlower Mound receiving threats for Tim Walz cookies (The Dallas Morning News)

Hive Bakery owner Haley Popp said death threats rolled in after she shared a picture of Tim Walz cookies on social media.

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Video: Fact-Checking JD Vance and Tim Walz (The New York Times)

By Linda Qiu, Gabriel Blanco, Claire Hogan, Farah Otero-Amad, Laura Salaberry and Karen Hanley •October 3, 2024. How factual have Senator JD Vance and Gov.

JD Vance and Tim Walz debate draws 43 million viewers (Editor And Publisher Magazine)

The debate in 2020, between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence, drew 57.9 million viewers. That ranked as the second-most-watched vice-presidential matchup since 1976 ...

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Opinion: JD Vance defends Trump-ism better than Trump and ... (The Tennessean)

Republican Sen. JD Vance clearly won the vice presidential debate over Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, but they both showed decency toward each other.

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Tim Walz has a tendency to misspeak. It may haunt the campaign. (Politico)

Key members of Harris' circle weren't aware of some of Walz's inaccurate statements until they became public, despite the vetting process.

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Tim Walz trusts the experts — and that's why he lost the debate (The Hill)

A few minutes later, Vance responded to a question on the economy by dismissing the views of “economists” with “Ph.D.s” who “don't have wisdom” about his side's ...

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'That's panic...': Expert decodes Tim Walz's body language during ... (Times of India)

US News: During the vice presidential debate, Minnesota governor Tim Walz faced scrutiny over his claim about being present during the Tiananmen Square ...

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Vice presidential nominees Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance ... (The Dialog)

Typically, the vice presidential debate is not the final debate of the cycle, but former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, declined ...

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What do JD Vance's and Tim Walz's facial expressions say about ... (Houston Chronicle)

This combination of photos shows Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, left, at the DNC on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago, ...

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Vice Presidential Debate tackles policy of candidates JD Vance and ... (The Arkansas Traveler)

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Gaffes, misstatements or lies? Walz's inaccurate past statements ... (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's past words have come under heavy scrutiny as the vice-presidential nominee campaigns nationally alongside Kamala Harris.

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Tim Walz's waltz at the debate (Minneapolis Star Tribune)

It was not so graceful. But both vice presidential candidates flubbed important topics and had missed opportunities.

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Letter: Tim Walz clearly won the vice presidential debate. JD Vance ... (The Tennessean)

The Tennessean's letters reflect the views of the authors and add to public discourse. At issue today: Who won the vice presidential debate.

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US elections 2024: Was Tim Walz's performance similar to Biden's ... (Economic Times)

The United States VP Tim Walz has not been up to the par this time, and it clearly reflects Biden's disaster in the first US Presidential Debate 2024 ...

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Walz to speak at Muslim voter event amid party rift over Gaza (Politico)

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks during a rally. Gov. Tim Walz is likely to face some pushback from the attendees Thursday ...

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Walz to attend 'Million Muslim Votes' summit (The Hill)

Vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz is set to attend an Emgage Action summit on Thursday in an effort to woo Muslim American voters.

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US Backing of Israel's War on Lebanon Deters Support for Harris in ... (Truthout)

Some Muslim constituents of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz say the vice presidential nominee hasn't listened to their concerns.

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Tim Walz to Muslim voters in push before election: 'Our hearts are ... (The Guardian)

Democratic vice-presidential candidate spoke virtually at advocacy group Emgage Action's event.

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Tim Walz makes direct appeal to conflicted Muslim voters (NBC News)

Democrats are stepping up outreach to Muslim and Arab voters, who could be critical in states like Michigan but are concerned about U.S. support for Israel.

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Walz, Appealing to Muslim Voters, Says War in Gaza 'Must End Now' (The New York Times)

Gov. Tim Walz addressed a virtual event hosted by a group focused on building Muslim American political power.

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