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From Fox News: NBC News’ Kristen Welker revealed that Democrats were worried about how “likable” Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, came across during Tuesday night’s CBS News Vice Presidential Debate.
Welker appeared on NBC’s “Today” on Wednesday and confessed Democrats had texted her mid-debate “panicked” over how Vance’s performance could turn the tide on his low favorability ratings.
“Sen. JD Vance clearly knew his challenge was to deal with the likability factor. The fact that in our poll, he’s the second most disliked running mate in history. So I was getting texts from Democrats panicked, quite frankly, who were saying, ‘Wow, he’s really moderating himself on these issues. He’s the most likable he’s ever been,'” the “Meet the Press” host said.
Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, faced off against Democratic nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, at their first and likely only debate before the November election. Media critics later called the debate in Vance’s favor, saying Walz appeared “unsteady” and “nervous” compared to Vance’s “smooth” demeanor.
WATCH:
NBC’s Kristen Welker says she “was getting texts from Democrats PANICKED” last night over @JDVance‘s beatdown of Tampon Tim Walz on the debate stage pic.twitter.com/qwyTelOafB
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 2, 2024
Below is the full segment as the hosts express doubt about Walz’s performance and question whether the debate will “move the needle” at all.
After Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance faced off in the first and only vice presidential debate, @halliejackson and @kwelkernbc join @savannahguthrie to share analysis on the key moments and break down how the debate might impact voters. pic.twitter.com/01KVIyEwf9
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 2, 2024
From journalist Collin Rugg:
Media reactions after the JD Vance vs. Tim Walz debate.
Geraldo Rivera: JD Vance won the debate.
NBC: Does Tim Walz have a problem with the truth?
Chris Cuomo: JD Vance fact-checked the moderators and he was right.
CNN’s John King: Vance carried the important issues.
CNN’s Jake Tapper: JD Vance is a better debater.
MSNBC: *Live meltdown*
WATCH:
Media reactions after the JD Vance vs. Tim Walz debate.
Geraldo Rivera: JD Vance won the debate.
NBC: Does Tim Walz have a problem with the truth?
Chris Cuomo: JD Vance fact-checked the moderators and he was right.
CNN’s John King: Vance carried the important issues.
CNN’s… pic.twitter.com/5rICMSivUC
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 2, 2024
Imagine living this way~~ that a nice, smart, likable guy is a threat to you and what you believe. It should make you rethink your worldview. “NBC’s Kristen Welker reveals ‘panicked’ Democrats texted her during debate worried by ‘likable’ Vance” https://t.co/xVu8wX9mVD
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) October 3, 2024
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