{"id":2350035,"date":"2024-10-03T13:02:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-admits-jd-vances-debate-strategy-caught-them-off-guard\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T13:03:12","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:03:12","slug":"tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-took-them-by-surprise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-took-them-by-surprise\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Walz Insider Reveals JD Vance&#8217;s Debate Strategy Took Them by Surprise"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-took-them-by-surprise%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2350035&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Following\u2062 the \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-on-guns-ive-become-friends-with-school-shooters\/\" title=\"Tim Walz On Guns: \u2018I\u2019ve Become Friends With School Shooters\u2019\">recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcenany-rips-tapper-after-he-implies-shes-appealing-to-conspiracists\/\" title=\"McEnany Rips Tapper After He Implies She\u2019s Appealing To Conspiracists\">vice-presidential debate<\/a><\/a> between Ohio Republican Senator \u200bJ.D. Vance and Minnesota Democrat Governor Tim Walz, many viewers perceived Vance&#8217;s performance \u2063as exceptional. Republican \u200bvoters praised him for his \u2062calm \u2064demeanor and unexpected warmth, which contrasted with the aggressive style shown by Vice\u200c President Kamala Harris in\u200b her recent debate against former \u2062President Donald Trump. Walz&#8217;s team had\u2062 anticipated a\u2063 more combative Vance, \u2063reflective of his campaign rhetoric, but were surprised\u2063 by his amiability during the debate. <\/p>\n<p>A \u2063Vance\u200c advisor noted that their strategy aimed to challenge the \u2063media&#8217;s preconceived\u2063 notions of Vance as a harsh figure. The advisor also emphasized the \u2064importance of contrasting Trump&#8217;s successes with Harris&#8217;s failures, which Vance accomplished while maintaining\u200d a relatable and \u200bapproachable persona. The visual \u200cdynamics of the debate were also significant; Vance appeared relaxed and \u200bengaged, \u200deven sharing\u200d a light moment with the audience, whereas Walz displayed a more serious demeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Vance\u2019s approach may benefit Trump&#8217;s campaign indirectly by shifting perceptions and presenting \u2063a different narrative in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-burchett-speaks-out-explains-what-happened-with-the-mccarthy-kidney-shot-in-his-own-words\/\" title=\"Tim Burchett clarifies McCarthy&#039;s &#039;kidney shot&#039; incident in his own words.\">heated political landscape<\/a>.\u200d The implications of debate performances can be\u200d substantial, as historical examples have \u2064shown \u2062their potential to influence voter decisions significantly.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> <script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>After Tuesday&rsquo;s vice-presidential debate between Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Democrat Gov. Tim Walz, many viewers walked away with the impression that Vance put on a master class.<\/p>\n<p>While Republican voters are praising Vance for appearing calm and actually nice at times, even Walz&rsquo;s aides admitted the strategy was one they did not expect.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2024\/10\/03\/jd-vance-vp-debate-nice?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios reported<\/a> on Thursday that an unnamed member of the Walz team said they &ldquo;expected more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/maga-boat-parade-participant-goes-off-cnn-reporter-attempting-downplay-inflation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAGA<\/a> mode, given what [Vance has] been saying repeatedly on the stump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Walz campaign was clearly expecting something more like what they&rsquo;ve seen in Vance&rsquo;s remarks on the campaign trail and his demeanor with crowds, which have been indicative of how polarizing politics are in this election cycle.<\/p>\n<p>In September, Vice President<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-msnbc-host-cant-believe-hearing-anti-trumper-vows-support-45-kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Kamala Harris<\/a> and former President Donald Trump battled in their own CBS debate, with Trump on the offensive as he tried to remind Americans of how awful Harris&rsquo;s time in office has been as President Joe Biden&rsquo;s second.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Trump appeared aggressive and dismayed many by taking the bait when Harris criticized the attendance at his rallies.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, Tuesday&rsquo;s dynamic was a total reversal, courtesy of Vance.<\/p>\n<p>A Vance advisor told Axios, &ldquo;We figured it would throw him off,&rdquo; further noting, &ldquo;Democrats and much of the media bought their own false caricature of J.D., that he was just some heartless fire-breather.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The mainstream media certainly had their preconceptions of Vance, whether it be from his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/context-around-jd-vances-childless-cat-lady-remarks-surfaces-media-owes-apology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vance-says-childless-cat-ladies-comment-taken-out-of-context-and-blown-up-by-democrats-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Vance says \u2018childless cat ladies\u2019 comment taken out of context and blown up by Democrats - Washington Examiner\">childless cat ladies&#038;rdquo<\/a>;<\/a> comments about who&rsquo;s running the government or just by sheer association with his more combative running mate.<\/p>\n<p>One advisor remarked, &ldquo;J.D. knew instinctively that what would actually move the ball forward is creating the contrast between Trump&rsquo;s successes and Kamala&rsquo;s failures.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While being warm and relatable, Vance still achieved that end by reminding viewers where Harris was lacking since taking office in 2021, whether it be through her terrible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-brings-back-lock-kamala-demands-impeachment-prosecution-handling-border-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">border policies<\/a> or how much prices have risen.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers also noted the difference in appearance between the two.<\/p>\n<p>Vance appeared relaxed in his body language.<\/p>\n<p>He even gave viewers a <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Crimeson33\/status\/1841297721417769118\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">viral snapshot<\/a> in which he broke the fourth wall, reacting with an irreverent smirk toward the TV camera as Walz spoke.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-trump-drops-humiliating-story-tim-walz-talks-phone-call-governor-begged-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">governor<\/a>, on the other hand, was panicked and wore a frown coupled with a wide-eyed glare into the camera.<\/p>\n<p>Call it superficial, but all this matters.<\/p>\n<p>As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=GMWQnoDA0o8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Smithsonian noted<\/a>, the first televised debate between Vice President Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy in 1960 had a huge impact on the outcome of the election. Four million voters made up their minds after the debate, with three million choosing Kennedy in what would be one of the closest elections in history.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, Vance and Walz aren&rsquo;t running for the highest office themselves, but the Ohioan&rsquo;s strategy should pay off for Trump.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\">  <\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> <label>* Name<\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> <\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> <label>* <\/label> <br \/> <input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> <\/div>\n<p> <label>* Message<\/label> <br \/> <textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea>  <\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> <input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\">  <\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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J.D. Vance and Minnesota Democrat Gov. Tim Walz, many viewers felt that Vance delivered an impressive performance. Republican supporters commended Vance for his calm demeanor and moments of kindness, while even Walz&#8217;s team acknowledged that they were caught off guard by his approach. An unnamed member of the Walz campaign expressed surprise, stating they anticipated a more aggressive &#8220;MAGA mode&#8221; from Vance based on his previous campaign rhetoric. The Walz team expected a tone similar to what they&#8217;ve observed in Vance&#8217;s public appearances, which have reflected the divisive nature of this election cycle.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to a recent CBS debate where Vice President Kamala Harris faced former President Donald Trump\u2014who was notably combative\u2014Vance\u2019s strategy was markedly different. A Vance advisor mentioned that they believed this approach would unsettle Walz, pointing out that Democrats and much of the media had mischaracterized him as merely an aggressive figure.<\/p>\n<p>Vance effectively highlighted contrasts between Trump&#8217;s achievements and Harris&#8217;s shortcomings while maintaining a warm and relatable presence. He reminded viewers of Harris\u2019s failures since taking office in 2021 regarding issues like border policy and rising prices. Observers also noted the stark difference in their body language; Vance appeared relaxed with a playful smirk towards the camera, whereas Walz seemed anxious with wide eyes and a frown.<\/p>\n<p>While not running for president themselves, Vance\u2019s tactics could benefit Trump significantly as history shows how impactful televised debates can be on voter decisions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2350036,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/JD-Vance-vs-Tim-Walz.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[40503,32082,36113],"class_list":["post-2350035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-debate-strategy","tag-jd-vance","tag-tim-walz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/JD-Vance-vs-Tim-Walz.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2350035","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2350035"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2350035\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2350036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2350035"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2350035"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2350035"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}