Debate Preview As The Debate Goes On

If Trump is the Republican ticket's heart, then Vance is its head. A surprisingly nuanced, policy-based response to the moderator's opening question about Haitian voodoo and its impact on the Ohio economy.

— New York Times Pitchbot (@DougJBalloon) October 2, 2024

My focus group of undecided anti-vaccine crypto investors loved JD Vance’s answer about the national day of violence.

— New York Times Pitchbot (@DougJBalloon) October 2, 2024

My JD Vance report card from this evening's debate:

Style: D
Substance: F
Overall: A+

— New York Times Pitchbot (@DougJBalloon) October 2, 2024

My Tim Walz report card from this evening's debate:

Style: B+
Substance: B
Overall: F

— New York Times Pitchbot (@DougJBalloon) October 2, 2024

My focus group of undecided anti-vaccine crypto investors loved JD Vance’s answer about the national day of violence.

— New York Times Pitchbot (@DougJBalloon) October 2, 2024

Vance shows a firm grasp of policy detail and even occasional humor in questions about forcing 10-year olds to bear children

— New York Times Pitchbot (@DougJBalloon) October 2, 2024

Okay, I lied. But it’s the best debate coverage on Twitter (I know, low bar). And it’s more interesting than the debate.