Vance Outshines Walz in Debate, But Democrats Shift Focus to January 6th in New Ads
Last night’s debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz was a clear victory for Vance. He outmaneuvered his opponent on issues such as the economy, immigration, and crime, which left Walz grasping for a coherent response. Vance’s sharp performance drew praise for his firm stance on real, tangible issues affecting American citizens.
However, instead of focusing on these key points, the Harris-Walz campaign is pivoting to a different narrative. According to former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, their latest move is to cut a final exchange from the debate, focusing entirely on January 6th. In this moment, Vance refused to engage with the idea that the protest at the Capitol was an “insurrection,” which Psaki hinted would soon be featured in campaign ads aimed at undermining his credibility.
This attempt to shift the focus towards what they continue to label an "insurrection" is a deliberate effort to distract from the glaring issues that went unanswered by Walz during the debate. Despite their efforts to label January 6th as a violent uprising, many observers point out that the protest was largely peaceful, with only a small percentage involved in violent actions. But in the absence of a winning debate strategy, the Democrats seem eager to revive old narratives to cloud the very real concerns of American voters.
Democrats’ Strategy: Distract and Deflect
Instead of addressing the pressing economic issues facing everyday Americans, the Harris-Walz campaign continues to lean on identity politics and controversy to rally their base. In doing so, they avoid directly confronting their failures on policy, particularly around economic recovery, inflation, and public safety. By cutting that final debate exchange for an ad, it seems clear that their plan is to divert attention away from Harris's lack of solutions to these pressing concerns.
Rather than debating how they’ll strengthen the economy or improve community safety, Democrats are using ads to associate Vance with the events of January 6th—despite his clear stance in the debate that he has always advocated for peaceful demonstrations and denounced any violence.
Missing the Mark on Real Issues
While Democrats attempt to shift the spotlight, Americans are looking for leaders who will address skyrocketing inflation, job losses, and a struggling healthcare system. Vance’s victory in the debate showed that he understands these critical issues and has policies in place to confront them head-on. His strong economic proposals and realistic solutions to border security resonate with the very concerns that Americans are feeling every day.
Meanwhile, the Harris-Walz campaign’s unwillingness to tackle those issues in the debate leaves voters with questions. Is focusing on January 6th their only strategy to avoid real discussions on America’s future?
Here are some highlights from last night's debate:
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
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