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Walz-Vance debate reaction: Who came out on top? Hear what the experts had to say

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and U.S. Sen. JD Vance squared off Tuesday evening in what experts say was much more “run-of-the-mill,” civil and policy-focused debate compared to the pair of presidential clashes that set the tone for the 2024 election. “This was much more of a standard debate, each candidate trying to reorient each question to their benefit in the usual ways,” says Nick Beauchamp, associate professor of political science at Northeastern University.  

“Both candidates kept the focus on the top of the ticket, which makes sense,” says Costas Panagopoulos, distinguished professor of political science at Northeastern University, adding that the pair appeared “very well prepared.” “Walz repeatedly touted some of his own accomplishments as governor, which will likely be perceived by voters as being more experienced and better prepared to be a heartbeat away from the presidency,” Panagopoulos says. “Vance hardly mentioned his own record at all, to the extent he has one given his limited tenure in public service.”

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