{"id":2350095,"date":"2024-10-03T14:04:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T18:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-admits-jd-vances-debate-strategy-caught-them-off-guard\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T14:05:16","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T18:05:16","slug":"tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-surprised-them-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-strategy-surprised-them-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Walz Insider Reveals JD Vance&#8217;s Debate Strategy Surprised Them"},"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\">20<\/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-surprised-them-3%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=2350095&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>The article discusses the <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 J.D. Vance \u2063and Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim\u2063 Walz, emphasizing the unexpected calm\u200d and approachable demeanor exhibited by Vance. Republican \u2063viewers praised \u200dhis performance, which diverged\u2062 from \u200dtypical aggressive tactics seen in recent political debates\u2014highlighting a stark contrast to\u2064 the earlier aggressive \u200bdebate \u2063between Vice President Kamala Harris and\u200b former President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Vance&#8217;s strategy seemed to catch the Walz campaign off guard, as they anticipated a \u2062more combative approach based on Vance&#8217;s previous statements\u2063 on the campaign trail. This unexpected demeanor allowed Vance to not only connect with viewers \u200dbut also effectively critique Harris by focusing on her policy failures.<\/p>\n<p>The article notes that while Vance appeared \u200crelaxed and relatable, Walz showed signs of \u200dpanic, potentially affecting viewers&#8217; perceptions. \u2064Historical\u2062 context is mentioned, drawing\u2062 parallels to how televised debates have swayed public opinion in the past, suggesting that \u200dVance&#8217;s performance could benefit Trump in the upcoming election. Vance&#8217;s ability to challenge Democratic narratives while maintaining a likable persona may prove advantageous for his party.  <\/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 voters 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 CBS debate in September 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, pointing out that Democrats and much of the media had mischaracterized Vance as merely an aggressive figure. One advisor noted 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 Harris\u2019s failures since taking office in 2021 regarding border policies and rising prices.<\/p>\n<p>Viewers also observed differences in their appearances; Vance appeared relaxed with confident body language, even sharing a memorable moment where he smirked at the camera while Walz spoke. In contrast, Walz seemed anxious with a worried expression directed at the camera.<\/p>\n<p>While it may seem superficial, these impressions matter significantly; historical debates have shown their impact on voter decisions\u2014like the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debate where four million voters made up their minds afterward.<\/p>\n<p>Although neither candidate is running for president themselves, it seems likely that Vance&#8217;s strategy will benefit Trump moving forward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2350096,"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":[33651],"tags":[40503,42256,32082,33017,36113],"class_list":["post-2350095","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","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\/2350095","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=2350095"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2350095\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2350096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2350095"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2350095"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2350095"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}