{"id":2350110,"date":"2024-10-03T14:19:01","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T18:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-admits-jd-vances-debate-strategy-caught-them-off-guard\/"},"modified":"2024-10-03T14:20:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T18:20:02","slug":"tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-tactics-surprised-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-walz-insider-reveals-jd-vances-debate-tactics-surprised-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Walz Insider Reveals JD Vance&#8217;s Debate Tactics Surprised Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><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-tactics-surprised-them%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=2350110&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 the\u200b <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 and Democratic Governor Tim Walz,\u200c many viewers felt that \u2064Vance showcased impressive debate skills. Republican supporters praised his calm demeanor, while even Walz&#8217;s\u200b team acknowledged they were taken aback by Vance&#8217;s unexpectedly amicable approach. The Walz campaign had anticipated a \u2062confrontational style akin to Vance&#8217;s previous statements, but instead, he created a stark contrast with his warm yet pointed critiques of Kamala Harris and her policies.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200dprevious debates, like the one involving Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the tone was \u200bnotably aggressive, highlighting\u200b a significant \u200cdifference from Vance&#8217;s strategy. \u200bVance&#8217;s relaxed body language and his ability to maintain a relatable presence, combined with his critiques of Harris&#8217;s record since taking office, were seen as effective \u2064tactics that could benefit Trump&#8217;s campaign strategy. Observers \u2064noted\u200b the visual contrast\u200d between the two candidates, \u2063with Vance appearing\u2064 more composed compared to Walz&#8217;s anxious demeanor. This debate could have lasting implications, as historical\u200d data suggests televised \u2064debates significantly influence \u200cvoter decisions.  <\/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. In contrast, during a CBS debate in September between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, Trump was notably confrontational as he criticized Harris\u2019s record as Biden\u2019s second-in-command.<\/p>\n<p>A Vance advisor mentioned to Axios that they believed this unexpected strategy would unsettle Walz, adding that Democrats and much of the media had mischaracterized Vance as merely an aggressive figure. The mainstream media had preconceived notions about him due to past comments or associations with more combative allies. One advisor noted that Vance understood the importance of contrasting Trump&#8217;s achievements with Harris&#8217;s shortcomings effectively while maintaining a warm and relatable presence.<\/p>\n<p>Vance reminded viewers of Harris\u2019s failures since taking office in 2021 regarding issues like border policies and rising prices while appearing relaxed throughout the debate\u2014at one point even sharing a playful moment with the camera as Walz spoke. In contrast, Walz appeared anxious and tense during their exchange.<\/p>\n<p>While it may seem superficial, these visual cues are significant; historical debates have shown how impactful presentation can be on voter perception\u2014such as during Nixon vs. Kennedy in 1960 when millions decided their votes based on televised performances alone\u2014even though neither candidate is running for president directly now; nonetheless, Vance&#8217;s strategy could benefit Trump significantly<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2350111,"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":[42257,32082,36113],"class_list":["post-2350110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-debate-tactics","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\/2350110","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=2350110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2350110\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2350111"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2350110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2350110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2350110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}