Category: 2024 Debate

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Governor Walz at the Vice-Presidental Debate

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Governor Walz “Won the Debate” Against Vance’s “Smarmy Lying” and “Comically Disingenuous Evasions” Tonight, Americans saw a real contrast between a leader who cares about the issues that matter most to the American people and a slick politician who spent the whole night defending Donald Trump’s division and failures – from Trump’s “concepts of a plan” to rip away health care from millions of Americans to the most damning moment of the night: when Vance made clear he’d put Trump ahead of the country. Across the board, pundits, reporters, and Republican and Democratic politicians alike panned…

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: JD Vance at the Vice-Presidential Debate

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: JD Vance Wiped The Floor With Tim Walz Senator JD Vance emerged victorious by a mile at tonight's debate — but don't take our word for it. Take the word of commentators across the political spectrum: Jonathan Karl, ABC: "Walz did seem unsteady and, frankly, what I saw in Walz is somebody who has not faced questions on a national stage ... In contrast, JD Vance was very smooth." Politico: "Vibe check: JD Vance is doing really well tonight." Abby Phillip, CNN: "JD Vance came to this debate to land a bunch of punches — and…

Statement from Harris-Walz Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon on Tonight’s Vice Presidential Debate

Statement from Harris-Walz Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon on Tonight’s Vice Presidential Debate Tonight, Governor Walz showed exactly why Vice President Harris picked him: he is a leader who cares about the issues that matter most to the American people. In the debate, Americans got to see a real contrast: a straight talker focused on sharing real solutions, and a slick politician who spent the whole night defending Donald Trump’s division and failures. On every single issue – the economy, health care, foreign policy, reproductive freedom, gun violence – Governor Walz won. He spoke passionately about the Vice President’s vision…

Trump Campaign Statement on Senator Vance’s Performance in Tonight’s Debate

Trump Campaign Statement on Senator Vance's Dominant Debate Victory "Senator Vance unequivocally won tonight's debate in dominating fashion. It was the best debate performance from any Vice-Presidential candidate in history.   Senator Vance spoke the truth, eloquently prosecuted the case against Kamala Harris' failed record, and effectively held Governor Tim Walz accountable for his lies on behalf of the Harris-Biden Administration.   Senator Vance also perfectly articulated the Trump-Vance vision to make America safe again with their plan to launch the largest mass deportation operation in history; to make America strong again with a peace through strength foreign policy agenda; and…

RNC Statement on President Trump’s at Tonight’s Presidential Debate on ABC

RNC Statement on President Trump's Debate VictoryPHILADELPHIA – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement on President Trump’s dominant performance in tonight’s presidential debate on ABC:“It’s no wonder that Kamala Harris wants to turn the page on her record of failure. After President Trump delivered a booming economy, a secure border, and peace through strength, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden unleashed over 20 percent inflation, mass amnesty for half a million illegal immigrants, violent crime in communities across the country, and destruction and chaos around the world. Kamala Harris can’t run away from her record…

Statement from Harris-Walz Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon on Tonight’s Presidential Debate

Statement from Harris-Walz Campaign Chair Jen O’Malley Dillon on Tonight’s Presidential Debate “Tonight, Vice President Harris commanded the stage on every single issue that matters to the American people. Americans saw exactly what kind of President Kamala Harris will be: one who offers a New Way Forward for the country, who will be a president for all Americans, and who will turn the page once and for all on the darkness and division of Donald Trump. And she reminded the American people that she is the only candidate in this race ready to serve as our next Commander-in-Chief. “Donald Trump…

Trump Campaign Statement on Tonight’s Debate

Trump Campaign Statement on President Trump’s Debate Victory “President Trump delivered a masterful debate performance tonight, prosecuting Kamala Harris’ abysmal record of failure that has hurt Americans for the last 4 years.“We saw President Trump lay out his bold vision of America and how he would continue to build upon the successes of his first term by supercharging the economy, securing the border, and stopping crime from ravaging communities across the country.“Conversely, Kamala’s vision of America was a dark reminder of the oppressive, big government policies of Joe Biden that she wants to continue. High inflation, a porous border that…

Republican National Committee (RNC) Statement on the First Presidential Debate

RNC Statement on Joe Biden's Weakness at Presidential Debate ATLANTA – Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Whatley released a statement on President Trump’s winning message at the Presidential Debate:“The American people know what they just saw: Joe Biden further embarrassed the United States with tonight's debate performance, and he is too weak to serve as Commander in Chief. Biden's cognitive decline has made him entirely unfit for office, and his open-border bloodbath, destructive economic policies, and emboldening of chaos around the world have made all families worse off. The contrast between President Trump and Biden is clear—it's time…

Iowa Democratic Party Statement on First Presidential Debate

Tonight, President Biden Showed Iowans His Vision for the Future While Trump Attacked Working People’s Freedoms Des Moines, IA — Iowa Democratic Party Chair Rita Hart released the following statement following tonight's presidential debate: “Trump continues to pose a serious threat to families in Iowa and across the nation, as he puts himself above American voters and our democracy, wants to ban abortion nationwide, and threatens access to affordable health care and to gut Social Security and Medicare. Tonight, Iowans saw the stark contrast between President Biden’s vision for the future – building on his agenda of lowering prices, creating…

Donald Trump Campaign Statement on the First Presidential Debate

Trump Campaign Statement on President Trump's Historic Debate Victory “Tonight President Trump delivered the greatest debate performance and victory in history to the largest voter audience in history, making clear exactly how he will improve the lives of every American. Over and over President Trump highlighted common-sense plans to reduce inflation, bringing down the costs of groceries, housing, and gas, as well as his plans to bring back his successful first-term policies that kept our southern border secure and free from the wave of Biden Migrant Crimes currently sweeping our country.“Joe Biden on the other hand showed exactly why he…