Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance is prolific on the campaign trail with speeches and talking to reporters, but his messaging has at times been overshadowed by controversy often of his own making.
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Vance and Walz debate in New York City on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know
The CBS News vice presidential debate will be the only time Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz get to face off ahead of the 2024 election. Here’s what to expect.
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What Tim Walz’s past debate performances reveal about how he may take on JD Vance
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.
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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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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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Weird. Why the popular campaign insult stings more in Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz popularized the term to brand his Republican opponents in the presidential race. To Minnesotans, though, it hits different.
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Tim Walz is a new kind of reproductive rights messenger
People in politics have shared their experiences with infertility, including Michelle Obama and Mike Pence. But men haven’t been as open about it on the campaign trail like Walz has.
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Tim Walz made an impression in China, students and teachers say
Vice President Harris’ running mate has lived in China and traveled there many times. His relationship with the country has been under scrutiny, especially from Republicans.
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Walz raises $600K during quick stop in Newport
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice president, delighted a mid-day crowd of partisans in Newport on Thursday by sketching a sharp contrast between his running mate, Kamala Harris, and Republican candidate Donald Trump. Walz said Harris could relate to the experiences of regular people since she once worked at McDonald’s. She campaigns […]
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A brief history of swift boating, from John Kerry to Tim Walz
Republicans’ attacks on Tim Walz’s military record mirror a 2004 smear campaign against John Kerry in some key ways. Here’s how swift boating played out then — and what’s different this time around.
