Washington, Oct 2 (PTI) The Trump and Harris campaigns have claimed victories in the vice-presidential debate as their running mates, Senator J D Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, battled fiercely in a live televised debate wherein they tried to convince their fellow Americans to support, vote and elect them. But unlike the presidential debate, this one lacked high-clash moments. Also Read | Samsung Layoffs: Tech Giant Cutting Thousands of Overseas Jobs To Improve Overall Efficiency, Starting From Southeast Asia to Australia and New Zealand.
The only vice-presidential debate was hosted by CBS News in New York. As the two vice presidential candidates concluded the 90-minute debate, Walz patted Vance on the side of his arm, and Vance gave Walz a pat on the back. Usha, wife of the US Senator from Ohio gave Vance a warm hug.
Vance then introduced Usha to the moderators. Also Read | 'Iran Made a Big Mistake, Will Pay for It', Says Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu After Tehran Strikes Tel Aviv With Missiles. “Thank you guys for hosting,” he said.
The Walzes also chatted with the moderators. “I think it was a good debate. The public got to see a contrast, and I think the ending sums it up.
The democracy issue is important,” Walz told reporters after the couple picked pepperoni pizza from Justino's pizza in the city. "Senator (J D) Vance unequivocally won tonight's debate in dominating fashion. It was the best debate performance from any Vice-Presidential candidate in histo.