The vice-presidential debate between Republican Senator JD Vance and Democratic Governor Tim Walz was marked by sharp exchanges on key issues such as abortion rights, the economy, immigration, and the state of democracy in the U.S. Both candidates took jabs at their presidential running mates while presenting contrasting visions for the country. The debate was tense, with moments of mic muting to maintain order, but neither candidate delivered a decisive blow. The clash highlighted deep divisions on policy and governance, particularly around abortion and democratic norms.
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Live Updates: A Tense, Policy-Heavy Debate Ends With Clash Over Democracy
Senator JD Vance of Ohio and Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota clashed on Tuesday in a vice-presidential debate in which Mr. Vance’s well-honed, television-friendly style came up against an aw-shucks approach from Mr. Walz that was at times nervous and halting.
