During and after the first and only vice presidential debate on Tuesday night, reactions poured in from conservatives on social media, with most praising J.D. Vance's performance.
“This was a massacre,'' Outkick founder Clay Travis said. Posted in X. “J.D. Vance completely destroyed Tim Walz.”
Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk: “J.D. Vance just won a big win'' Posted in X Accompanied by a video montage showing the facial reactions of the two candidates. “And it wasn't even close.”
“Tonight's debate underscored that the Harris Waltz ticket is the most radical in our nation's history,” Sentinel Action Fund President Jessica Anderson said in a statement.
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J.D. Vance and Tim Walz debated in New York City on Tuesday night, just weeks before the election. (Reuters)
“As governor, Walz implemented far-left policies in Minnesota, including soft-on-crime policies, authoritarian coronavirus lockdowns, and support for unlimited abortion. As vice president, Walz carried out far-left policies in Minnesota, including a soft policy on crime, authoritarian coronavirus lockdowns, and support for unlimited abortion. As vice president, Walz implemented unabashed cooperation from Kamala Harris. “As a person, he will expand extremism beyond Minnesota.” ”
“Vance absolutely crushed it tonight and secured a very bright future for the Republican Party,” said Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project. Posted in X.
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Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) participates in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024. This is expected to be the only vice presidential debate in the 2024 general election. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramasoomi: “I'm very proud of JD for his great performance tonight.'' Posted in X. “And my condolences to Tim Walz. It was unkind of them to put him in this position.”
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas: “J.D. Vance won in a landslide and proved why he was a great pick by President Trump.'' Posted in X. “He deftly contrasted Mr. Trump's record of peace and prosperity with Mr. Kamala's disastrous record.”
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks with Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) during a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The Harris campaign released a statement after the debate explaining why they think Walz, not Vance, had the strongest night.
“Tonight, Governor Walz demonstrated exactly why Vice President Harris chose him. He cares about the issues that matter most to the American people,” Harris-Waltz campaign chair Jen O'Malley Dillon said in a statement. He is a great leader.” “At the debate, Americans got to see a real contrast: an outspoken voice focused on sharing real solutions, and Donald Trump's overnight defense of division and failure.” He's a wise politician who spent a lot of money.
“Governor Walz won on every issue: the economy, health care, foreign policy, reproductive freedom, gun violence. He spoke passionately about the vice president's vision for the country's new path forward. And the most important moment… What was that?'' During the entire debate in their final exchange, he supported the Constitution, but J.D. Vance admitted that he would put Trump above the country. ”
O'Malley Dillon continued: “The choice facing Americans in November became abundantly clear tonight: chart a new path forward or retreat. Vice President Harris “I believe the public deserves to see her and Mr. Trump on the debate stage.” She'll be in Atlanta once again on October 23rd – Donald Trump should confront voters. ”
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The Trump campaign said in a statement that Vance “clearly won tonight's debate by a landslide” with “the greatest vice presidential debate performance in history.”
President Trump's senior advisers Susie Wiles and Chris Lacivita said, “Senator Vance speaks the truth, eloquently prosecutes Kamala Harris' failed record, and effectively represents Tim Walz on behalf of the Harris-Biden administration.'' We held the governor accountable for his lies.” “Senator Vance also made America safe again with a plan to launch the largest mass deportation operation in history, made America strong again with a foreign policy of peace through strength, and made America wealthy again with policies such as Perfectly articulated Trump and Vance's vision to cut taxes, unleash American control over energy, and end inflation.
“Tonight, Sen. Vance proved why President Trump chose him to be his running mate. Together, they will be the strongest and most dynamic presidential candidate ever, and on November 5th… We will win.”
