Former President Donald Trump wasted his debate last month with Vice President Kamala Harris.

That was Trump’s opportunity to call out her numerous (and significant) flip-flops in front of a national audience – and more important to tie Harris to the failed economic and immigration policies of the current administration.

The only scheduled vice presidential debate Tuesday between GOP Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was likely the last chance the two sides will have before the Nov. 5 election to make their case on this type of widely viewed platform, because Trump has said that he won’t meet Harris for another debate.

Vance stepped in to make up for what Trump didn’t do. He kept the heat on Harris and the fact that she’s an integral part of the Biden-Harris administration.

Vance also surpassed my expectations. He came across as confident, relatable and well-versed on the issues, while Walz often appeared nervous and unsure of himself.

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