Liberal media pans Tim Walz’s VP debate performance — ABC News anchor compares it to Biden’s disastrous showdown against Trump
SUMMARY
Liberal media outlets, including CNN and ABC News, panned Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz’s performance during Tuesday’s debate against Sen. JD Vance (R-OH). ABC News anchor Linsey Davis likened Walz’s debate to President Biden’s halting June debate against Donald Trump, noting Walz’s slow start. CNN’s political panel was split on why Walz struggled, with Abby Phillip citing a lack of preparation, while Dana Bash suggested Walz was over-prepared, relying too heavily on rehearsed lines. Jake Tapper highlighted Vance’s experience in public speaking, and Anderson Cooper pointed out Walz’s nervousness on stage. Despite his early struggles, Walz eventually found his footing, but Vance’s ability to critique Kamala Harris’s policy record resonated with commentators. Davis concluded Vance was more effective in this debate than Trump had been against Harris in September.
