Ohio Senator JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, abandoned the “Midwest nice” attitude and went back on the offensive following a debate with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Former President Donald Trump praised Vance’s debate performance as “fantastic” and confirmed his choice of running mate. Vance criticized Walz for saying he was friends with school shooters and called him out for other “dumb” comments made during the debate. He also attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her an “absolute disgrace” and blaming her for the division in national politics. Vance, known for his role as a fire-up base messenger for the Trump campaign, has been tasked with translating the MAGA message to a wider audience. He defended the Trump agenda while also sharing sympathies with Walz on issues like addressing gun violence. At subsequent campaign events, Vance continued to highlight the debate and emphasize the contrast between the Republican and Democratic tickets. He described his role as a vice presidential candidate as being a salesman for the campaign, praising the product he has to sell compared to his opponent. Vance’s campaign strategy involves aggressively attacking his opponents while promoting the Trump administration’s platform, aiming to energize the base and win over undecided voters.
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