Before the Vice Presidential debate, Democrats made up a lot of lies about Ohio Senator JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz tried to suggest that somehow Vance going to Yale and becoming successful after being poor was “weird.” That was a pretty bizarre assertion to begin with — calling working hard to achieve the American dream “weird.” But I think Walz proved during the debate who the “weird” one is. Hint: It’s not Vance. If you’re talking about being “friends with school shooters,” you just might be weird.
Vance, I thought, was going to slay that talking point in the debate. And I believe he did. He had to appear lighter than the Democrats were portraying him. I thought that once people saw his well-spokenness and directness, they would like him. I believe we are seeing this in the responses to X. He had to do this in front of moderators who seemed to be biased. It’s great to have a vice president who is intelligent and can speak well.
This was a fantastic introduction.
My daughters think Vance is “hot.”
My husband says he’s never heard conservatism explained in such a relatable and common-sense way.
I think Vance SLAYED. pic.twitter.com/dpSTNkjPQE
— Scarlett Johnson (@scarlett4kids) October 2, 2024
The internet also picked up something else. While being intelligent and capable is certainly important, voters are also attracted to people who are hot, cute, and have great eyes.
The side-eye look he gave was very popular.
This Vance side eye is going to be talked about for generations! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/7niEehZiDd
— April Jeffries (@MphsTN_chick) October 2, 2024
God I needed this laugh. pic.twitter.com/8yzGmoUNiH
— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) October 2, 2024
There were also the eyes.
Vance has the dreamiest blue eyes. Swooning. 🥰
— geekenvogue (@geekenvogue) October 2, 2024
I had no idea Vance had such beautiful blue eyes.
— Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) October 2, 2024
Even Kennedy noticed and thought Walz may have seen the eyes.
Tim Walz thought bubble: “look at those dreamy blue eyes…”
— Kennedy (@KennedyNation) October 2, 2024
You get the idea.
— Nickarama (@nickaramaOG) October 2, 2024
It’s important to have intelligence and policy, as I’ve said. But this is a bonus — every little bit counts when you’re fighting a hard battle. The whole package may have contributed to the independent vote in the debate.
Tim Walz, who looked terrible, was the gift of choice for Republicans. People compared him with Fred Mertz. You had to be scared of the idea that he would cook your food, never mind become vice president. It’s not exactly what the Harris campaign was going for. They bought this lead-weight and it may have been the downfall of their campaign.
