{"id":2350080,"date":"2024-10-03T13:48:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-admits-jd-vances-debate-strategy-caught-them-off-guard\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T13:49:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T17:49:27","slug":"tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-took-them-by-surprise-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-took-them-by-surprise-2\/","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-2%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=2350080&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>After a <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 Republican Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio and Democratic Governor Tim\u200d Walz \u200dof Minnesota, many viewers felt that Vance performed exceptionally well, showcasing \u2062a calm demeanor that surprised even \u2062Walz&#8217;s team. Aides from the Walz campaign had anticipated\u200d a\u200d more aggressive approach from \u2063Vance, similar to his campaign trail behavior characterized by polarization. In contrast to Vance&#8217;s measured presentation, Vice President Kamala Harris had earlier displayed an aggressive stance during a debate with former President Donald Trump, leading to a stark difference in dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>Vance&#8217;s advisors\u200d believed his strategy of warmth and \u200brelatability, coupled with an ability to highlight Harris&#8217;s shortcomings in office, was effective. His\u200c relaxed body language and viral moments during the debate \u200bcontributed to this impression, while Walz appeared tense. The contrasting presentations of Vance and Walz have raised discussions about the importance of demeanor\u2064 in debates, reminiscent of historical \u2064debates that significantly influenced election outcomes. Vance&#8217;s approach\u200d is expected to \u200cpositively impact Trump&#8217;s campaign \u200cas they head into the \u200bupcoming elections.  <\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-took-them-by-surprise\/\" title=\"Tim Walz Insider Reveals JD Vance&#039;s Debate Strategy Took Them by Surprise\">heartless fire-breather<\/a>.&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 style similar to what they&#8217;ve seen from him on the campaign trail, which has been marked by divisive politics this election cycle. In contrast, during a September CBS debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Trump was confrontational as he criticized Harris\u2019s record in office under President Biden.<\/p>\n<p>A Vance advisor mentioned to Axios that they believed this unexpected strategy would unsettle Walz, noting that Democrats and much of the media had mischaracterized Vance as merely an aggressive figure. One advisor pointed out that Vance understood the importance of contrasting Trump&#8217;s achievements with Harris&#8217;s shortcomings while maintaining a warm and relatable presence. He highlighted areas where Harris has faltered since taking office in 2021, such as her ineffective border policies and rising prices.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers also observed differences in their body language; Vance appeared relaxed and even shared a memorable moment with an irreverent smirk at the camera while Walz looked anxious with wide eyes directed at the lens. While some may view these details as superficial, they can significantly influence public perception\u2014similar to how Nixon&#8217;s televised debate against Kennedy impacted voter decisions in 1960 despite neither candidate being presidential candidates themselves; it could benefit Trump&#8217;s campaign moving forward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2350081,"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":[40503,42256,32082,33017,36113],"class_list":["post-2350080","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-debate-strategy","tag-insider-insights","tag-jd-vance","tag-political-analysis","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\/2350080","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=2350080"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2350080\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2350081"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2350080"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2350080"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2350080"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}