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J.D. Vance and Tim Walz: How Their VP Debate Could Reshape the Race
This debate may be the most consequential of its kind in years. Here’s why the match-up between Vance and Walz could reshape the entire race.
J.D. Vance and Tim Walz: How Their VP Debate Could Reshape the Race
As the 2024 election heats up, the political landscape remains as polarized as ever. However, one undercurrent of this election that hasn’t received enough attention is the looming vice presidential debate between Republican J.D. Vance and Democrat Tim Walz.
Although the presidency is the ultimate prize, the vice presidency has evolved into a pivotal role in American governance. This debate may be the most consequential in years.
Here’s why the match-up between Vance and Walz could reshape the entire race.
Who Are J.D. Vance and Tim Walz?
J.D. Vance rose to prominence with his memoir *Hillbilly Elegy*, which painted a vivid, often sympathetic picture of white working-class disillusionment. Since then, he’s become a controversial political figure, shifting from a Never Trump conservative to a staunch defender of Trump’s populist agenda. As a…
