Oct 01, 2024 11:04 PM ET Beege Welborn
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Okay. Thought there were real problems with the moderators again, no surprise there, and for attack dogs, they sure wasted time on subjects appealing to a small slice of the audience, but that was probably a strategic choice. For the Taylor Swift crowd, maybe childcare does count for more than a port strike where your child might not get formula or food in a couple of weeks.

Walz had blithering idiot-itis in several moments and went off the rails in his attempt to sidestep direct answers about "What would Harris do." Then, the China disaster was all his. He is also not a comfortable figure to watch on stage - you get a sense there's a frenetic energy just barely being held in check, and the leg kick or weird arm gestures are bustin' to come out. 

He's big on stories and short on facts.

JD was masterful, even on subjects like abortion and, again, the childcare issue where it seemed as if Brennan wanted him to formulate a complete plan to watch the nation's babies 5 days a week right then and there and would badger him until he said how and how much.

He acquitted himself admirably with grace, good humor, and a vicious intelligence.

I did like the nice little moments between them very much.

Unbiased opinion? 

JD wiped the floor with Walz.

Okay, maybe a little fangirling in there.

A little. #SemperFi

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Oct 01, 2024 11:02 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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Well folks, I just want to thank all of you for joining us in tonight's VP Debate Live Blog! We really appreciate you taking the time to have some fun with us. I hope some of you will take advantage of the code FIGHT to get a 60% discount on VIP/VIP Gold membership! 

We will all likely have more takes on the debate tomorrow. Keep the conversation flowing in the comments! Good night all!

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Oct 01, 2024 10:56 PM ET John Sexton
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Seems about right.

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Oct 01, 2024 10:55 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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Meghan McCain followed up that tweet to note that Dems are panicking in her Twitter TL. They should be. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:53 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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My final thoughts are not far off from John's. On substance, both men had their moments, but Vance seemed better prepared to discuss specific policies. He also hammered the point home during the debate that Kamala Harris has been in office for three and a half years, and nailed it in the closing statement. She is the status quo, not the change. 

On style, Vance blew Walz out of the water. He was poised, charming, gracious, and positive. Walz alternated between glaring at the camera and looking like a deer in the headlights. His non-answer on his Tiananmen lie is going to stick to him for a long time, 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:52 PM ET Beege Welborn
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Well. There's that in the bag. 

I'm sure we'll never see another clip of Walz fumble bumbling through his cover story on Tiananmen again, but it was worth seeing. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:51 PM ET John Sexton
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Oct 01, 2024 10:48 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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Imagine how this would have gone with Josh Shapiro on the stage tonight.

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Oct 01, 2024 10:48 PM ET Beege Welborn
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You are such a grump!

Oct 01, 2024 10:47 PM ET David Strom

Vance finally blossoms on his final statement. Great. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:48 PM ET David Strom
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Thank God, it is done!

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Oct 01, 2024 10:48 PM ET John Sexton
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My take:

Vance had to seem competent and not offend suburban women. I think he did that.

Walz had to seem competent and look like a regular guy. He did okay but not great. Had a couple bad moments.

Margaret Brennan was annoying.

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Oct 01, 2024 10:47 PM ET Beege Welborn
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Beautifully said from JD

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Oct 01, 2024 10:47 PM ET David Strom
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Vance finally blossoms on his final statement. Great. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:47 PM ET Beege Welborn
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Day One was 1400 days ago and her policies have made these problems worse

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Oct 01, 2024 10:46 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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This is a great closing statement from Vance. "Because of Kamala Harris' policies."

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Oct 01, 2024 10:45 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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"Let's look for a new day" from someone who's been in office for the last three-plus years.

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Oct 01, 2024 10:45 PM ET Beege Welborn
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Holy crap. Does this goober get another filibuster?!

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Oct 01, 2024 10:44 PM ET John Sexton
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OMG..."She's bringing us a politics of joy."

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Oct 01, 2024 10:44 PM ET Beege Welborn
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Good one John.

Oct 01, 2024 10:38 PM ET John Sexton

You can't yell 'Hunter Biden's laptop is real' in a crowded theater.

Oct 01, 2024 10:44 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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One of my good pals just texted me this:

'Our so just texted me this:"Vance is kicking Don rickles ass. I thought he’d passed"'

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Oct 01, 2024 10:43 PM ET David Strom
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Closing statements!

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Oct 01, 2024 10:43 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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THANK GOD THE CLOSING STATEMENTS

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Oct 01, 2024 10:43 PM ET David Strom
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I agree. I am totally cable free and loving it. 

Oct 01, 2024 10:42 PM ET Ed Morrissey

Off topic: I am really enjoying being streaming-only. This is running very smoothly for me, as was the previous debate. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:42 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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Off topic: I am really enjoying being streaming-only. This is running very smoothly for me, as was the previous debate. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:41 PM ET David Strom
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I hope so. I am bored to tears, 

Oct 01, 2024 10:39 PM ET Ed Morrissey

I assume closing arguments are next?

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Oct 01, 2024 10:39 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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I assume closing arguments are next?

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Oct 01, 2024 10:38 PM ET John Sexton
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You can't yell 'Hunter Biden's laptop is real' in a crowded theater.

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Oct 01, 2024 10:38 PM ET Ed Morrissey
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Yup. And I wonder if Vance will bring up the snitch line. 

Oct 01, 2024 10:37 PM ET David Strom

Censorship. Finally something important. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:37 PM ET David Strom
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Censorship. Finally something important. 

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Oct 01, 2024 10:37 PM ET Beege Welborn
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Good job on that JD

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