The New York debate offered Vance, a first-term Republican senator from Ohio, and Walz, a two-term Democratic governor of Minnesota, the opportunity to introduce themselves, advocate for their running mate and criticize the opposing candidacy, the Express reports US.

The debate could potentially have significant implications. Polls suggest Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a tough race, giving importance to all factors that could influence marginal voters, including the impressions left by the vice presidential candidates.

Harris and Trump’s teams have not yet agreed to another debate, suggesting this could be the last for the campaign. The role of a vice presidential candidate is often to act as an attack dog for the presidential candidate, challenging the opposing candidate and his representative.

Both Vance and Walz have taken on that mantle.

Both Walz, the Democratic governor of Minnesota, and Vance, a Republican senator from Ohio, directed many of their attacks at the top of the ballot, which is common in vice-presidential debates. They all highlighted the current crises as reasons for voters to choose either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump.

Asked whether he would support a preemptive strike against Iran after it fired missiles at Israel, Walz called Trump too risky for the nation and the world in these unstable times.

Minnesota’s Democratic Governor Walz emphasized the importance of stable leadership, stating: “The point here is that stable leadership will matter” and “And the world saw it on this debate stage a few weeks ago, almost 80 years ago.” , seen.” “Old Donald Trump talking about crowd size is not what we need at this moment.”

In response, Vance touted Trump’s influence, claiming, “Donald Trump actually provided stability.”