Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is reportedly anxious about the upcoming vice presidential debate against Senator JD Vance, according to sources close to the governor. Walz’s nervousness is likely due to the high stakes of the debate, which is expected to be the final face-off of the presidential campaign cycle.
Vance, the running mate of former President Donald Trump, has built a reputation for being sharp, articulate, and quick-witted, making him a formidable opponent. Walz, on the other hand, has a history of dishonesty, which could make him vulnerable to scrutiny during the debate.
As a self-proclaimed “bad debater,” Walz may struggle to defend his past actions and policies, including his embellished military record and false claims about his experience in a combat zone. He may also face questions about his 1995 arrest for drunken and reckless driving, which he downplayed during his congressional campaign.
Additionally, Walz’s record as governor of Minnesota may come under fire, particularly his support for late-term abortion and his decision to sign a bill that allows physicians to let babies who survive abortions die without medical intervention. His policies on transgender issues, including making Minnesota a “trans refuge” state, may also be subject to criticism.
Walz’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his response to the Black Lives Matter riots in Minneapolis may also be topics of discussion during the debate. Furthermore, his alleged connections to the Chinese Communist Party, which are currently being investigated by the House Oversight Committee, could be raised by Vance.
Walz also stated that he was in Hong Kong during the Chinese Communist Party’s brutal crackdown of the 1989 student protests in Tiananmen Square. He was in Nebraska.
If the moderators from CBS News allow for a fair and honest examination of Walz’s record, the governor may struggle to defend his actions and policies. Vance is expected to press Walz on these issues, which could make for a contentious and revealing debate.
