Those who’ve debated Walz before say he has a down-to-earth style that is relatable to voters — but it’s an approach that can also cause problems for the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
JD Vance
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VP debates may alter a close race’s dynamic even when they don’t predict the winner
Vice presidential debates have produced many memorable moments, but it’s hard to say any has made a decisive difference in the election outcome. It’s worth recalling how much media heat and drama they have generated.
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In parroting a lie about migrants in Springfield, Ohio, Trump excites extremists
Former President Donald Trump’s false claims about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, has energized neo-Nazi and white supremacist groups.
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How influencers flocked to Springfield chasing debunked rumors and attention
Sensationalized and out-of-context videos from influencers are helping to elevate the false and racist rumors that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pets.
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Trump says he’ll support free IVF treatments in a second term
Former President Donald Trump told crowds in Wisconsin and Michigan that he would make IVF treatment free if he wins a second term. “I was always for IVF,” Trump told them.
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Harris is on a 2-day Georgia bus tour. It’s the latest sign the state is in play
Vice President Harris and running mate Tim Walz just kicked off on a two-day bus tour in Georgia. The state President Biden narrowly won in 2020 is again in play.
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Trump speaks behind bulletproof glass at 1st outdoor rally since attempted assassination
The event, billed as focused on national security issues, was part of former President Trump’s weeklong series of counterprogramming to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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Trump touts historic deportation plans, but his own record reveals big obstacles
Former President Donald Trump and his allies promise a historic deportation effort if he’s reelected. But internal documents from his time in office show how difficult that would be to execute.
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No tax on tips: Why politicians love it, and economists don’t
Presidential nominees Harris and Trump say they want to stop taxing tips, but how would that work?
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Vance accused Walz of ‘stolen valor.’ What to know about Walz’s military record
Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz are both vets, but Vance has taken digs at Walz’s service, accusing the Minnesota governor of one of the most grievous charges possible in military circles.
