Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) dominated the vice presidential debate against Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) on Tuesday night, most importantly showcasing a softer side in a series of surprisingly civil exchanges.

How voters feel about the candidates after a debate often matters more than who won on debating points. The latter metric clearly favors Vance.

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