Best and worst VP debate moments: Slick JD versus cornball Tim

A panel of campaign strategists and election analysts who watched Tuesday night’s cordial vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen.JD Vance and Minnesota Gov.

Tim Walz give their take on the CBS News forum:“These are the two most boring men in the world.It was slick JD versus cornball Tim.“Vance did a better job because he hit the places where Democrats were weakest — inflation, costs and the migrant crisis.“Walz was the candidate of compassion.

Vance was more polished.“Walz got tongue-tied when he talked about the Middle East, but won the exchange on abortion.“The Democrat’s best moment was when he hit Trump and Vance hard over the January 6 riots“Vance couldn’t explain child care and was off-base on health care.”“Vance was a smoother speaker, more programmed.Walz was a more authentic speaker.“Vance is a smooth articulate liar.

Didn’t answer any questions; diverted conversation to favorite tropes.“Walz was awkward, uncomfortable at first.He was shaky, nervous and unsure of himself.

But he had the better of the substantive arguments.“He answered the questions asked.He was warm, human, plain-spoken.

He connected with the audience and came off as a capable, honest, likable person.“Vance had to defend the Jan.6 riots and didn’t answer the question of whether Biden won the 2020 election.

It was a profile in cowardice.”“Vance was cool, calm, and well-spoken.Walz had rapid eye and head movements that were distracting to the viewer and reminiscent of a groundhog on meth.“Many of Walz’s responses were disjointed rambles around the block that never really addressed the question.

Especially cringe-inducing was Walz’s non-response on where he was when the Tiananmen Square massacre took place.“Vance displayed an excellent knowledge of policy and knew how to clearly and concisely answer the questions.He never stumbled or made any major gaffe.“Vance also displayed a laid-back, confident attitude without being nasty or b...