Ohio Senator JD Vance, fresh off a debate with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, abandoned Midwest niceties on the campaign trail and went back on the offensive. Former President Donald Trump praised Vance’s debate performance, leading Vance to criticize Walz for his comments about being friends with school shooters during the debate. Vance also attacked Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her an “absolute disgrace” and blaming her for the “rancor” in national politics. Despite previous moments of agreement with Walz on issues like gun violence, Vance focused on promoting the Trump agenda and positioning himself as a salesman for the campaign. He described his role as a vice presidential running mate as selling a good product, while bashing the Democratic ticket as having the “crappiest product to sell in the entire United States of America.” Vance, known for energizing the Trump base, aimed to appeal to a mixed audience by balancing the defense of the Trump agenda with attacks on his opponents. His aggressive approach in his campaign speeches and debates reflected a departure from his previous more conciliatory demeanor on stage.
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Vance returns to the campaign trail with MAGA crowds, shedding ‘Midwest nice’ tone for a more direct approach
