The Harris campaign has launched an ad highlighting a moment during the vice presidential debate where Republican JD Vance refused to say whether Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. This was seen as a “damning non-answer” by Tim Walz. The ad features this exchange and emphasizes the importance of honoring democracy over allegiance to Trump. The campaign believes this was Vance’s worst moment of the night.
Following the debate, Vance and Walz are set to return to the campaign trail, with Vance delivering remarks in Michigan and Walz starting a bus tour in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Virginia following the impact of Hurricane Helene.
During the debate, a fact check revealed that Vance made more misleading statements than Walz, particularly on environmental issues and school shootings. Despite this, a CNN poll showed that there was no clear winner of the debate among registered voters, with both candidates receiving positive feedback.
In a snap poll conducted by Politico, voters were split 50-50 on who won the debate between Walz and Vance, reflecting the hyper-polarized political landscape. The strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association has caused disruptions at US ports, leading President Biden to pressure employers to reach a labor deal. The White House has called Iran’s missile attack on Israel a “significant escalation” and is discussing an appropriate response.
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