Vance chips away at unfavorable image with softer VP debate style

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) appeared to display a softer and more likable Midwestern style in Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate, a strategy that could flip the script on his unfavorable rating.

In several exchanges on the debate stage that he shared with Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN), Vance struck a more sympathetic tone when he showed empathy for Walz’s child witnessing a shooting, reflected on his own family, and agreed with Walz on various topics during the 90-minute showdown.