Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are having a debate on CBS News
Media reported that although vice presidential debate events usually have little impact on election results, the confrontation between Mr. Vance and Mr. Walz is expected to attract a lot of attention, as this may be the last debate. between representatives of the Democratic and Republican parties, when the presidential candidates – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump – have yet to agree on a debate schedule, while there is more than a month left until the date. elector.
The vice presidential debate took place hours after Iran launched more than 200 missiles at Israel, making the Middle East a top hot topic, when debates between candidates usually begin with the main questions. domestic issues.
Mr. Tim Walz started by saying “remember when it all started”, referring to the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. He said Israel’s ability to defend itself was “absolutely basic”.
When it was Mr. Vance’s turn, the Republican candidate began answering questions with a short introduction about his personal history. He then emphasized that Israel must do what is necessary to keep their country safe.
“Many Americans worry about chaos in the world and feel that the American dream is unattainable,” Mr. Vance said, then praised Mr. Donald Trump for “always making the world safer.”
Climate change
Hurricane Helene and climate change are the next topics mentioned. Mr. Vance was asked what responsibility the Trump administration would have to try to minimize the impact of climate change, and replied that the Republican candidate supports clean air and clean water, adding that Mr. Trump wants the environment “fresher and safer”.
Mr. Walz continued to attack former President Trump, mentioning that Mr. Trump had previously said that climate change was a “hoax”. The Governor of Minnesota praised the Biden-Harris administration for making large investments in responding to climate change.
“My Minnesota farmers know that climate change is real after witnessing consecutive droughts and floods,” Mr. Walz said.
Immigration issue
Senator Vance emphasized his stance on proposing mass deportation of immigrants, blaming Ms. Harris for the “historic immigration crisis.” He said that Ms. Harris’s “open border” stance had caused a series of children to be separated, accusing the current vice president of creating conditions for Mexican drug gangs to operate freely and use children. I work as a drug courier.
Governor Walz praised Ms. Harris as the only person in the election race to have prosecuted a transnational gang for human trafficking and drug crimes, mentioning that Ms. Harris was once the attorney general of California.
Voters’ top concern
When asked about the economic plan of the Harris-Walz administration if elected, Mr. Tim Walz said the richest people would have to pay a fair amount of taxes. “When you do that, our system works best,” he said, attacking Donald Trump for getting rich by benefiting from tax policy.
ABC News cited studies that estimate Mr. Trump’s spending and tax reduction plan will reduce tax revenue by $5,800 billion and create a budget deficit. “A lot of economists have criticized Donald Trump’s plans and they have PhDs but they don’t have the ability to judge,” Mr. Vance said. He emphasized that Mr. Trump’s proposals “are not just plans, but also records.”
On the issue of abortion, Mr. Walz criticized Mr. Trump’s previous comments, when the former president praised the overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision in 2022. Mr. Walz brought up stories of women being threatened when want access to abortion, due to restrictions in some states.
When asked about his previous comments supporting a national abortion ban, Mr. Vance denied promoting this position, claiming the Trump administration was trying to help families, including ensuring easy access to the service. Child care and infertility treatment.
The message ends
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said that freedom is being able to make your own choices and support for democracy is very important. “Mrs. Kamala Harris is bringing us a new path. She brings us a politics with joy,” Mr. Walz said.
Mr. Vance’s message focused on attacking Ms. Harris, blaming the Democratic presidential candidate for policies that increased energy prices, housing and many other fees.
“We need change. We need a new direction. We need a president who has done this once and done it well,” he said.
The two candidates finished the debate, shook hands and talked to each other before leaving the stage.
