Tim Walz Staggered by Cool JD Vance, Admits ‘I’m a Knucklehead’ During Genial VP Debate; Tim Roasted for ‘Uncomfortable’ Appearance During VP Debate: ‘Hard to Watch’

By New York Post. Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz stunned watchers of Tuesday night’s vice presidential debate as he nervously fidgeted, frowned and even called himself a “knucklehead” — while his Republican counterpart, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, gave a steady and lawyerly presentation and was widely seen as the victor.

The largely good-natured forum, hosted by CBS News, featured the two candidates agreeing with each other repeatedly and expressing warm personal sentiments — avoiding the blistering personal attacks that were part of both presidential debates earlier this year.

Walz, 60, who has honed a folksy demeanor on the campaign trail, was noticeably nervous and misspoke repeatedly as he wrung his hands, took frantic notes, and his eyes darted around the CBS studio. . .

The Democrat stumbled again, in what will be the most replayed moment of the debate, when he was asked about fresh reporting that he lied about having been in Hong Kong during the Tiananmen Square massacre in the spring of 1989.

“Look, I will be the first to tell you I have poured my heart into my community,” Walz said in a rambling initial response. “I’ve tried to do the best I can, but I’ve not been perfect, and I’m a knucklehead at times, but it’s always been about that those same people elected me to Congress for 12 years.” (Read more from “Tim Walz Staggered by Cool JD Vance, Admits ‘I’m a Knucklehead’ During Genial VP Debate” HERE)

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Tim Walz Roasted for ‘Uncomfortable’ Appearance During VP Debate: ‘Hard to Watch’

By New York Post. Viewers of Tuesday’s vice presidential debate mocked Democrat Tim Walz as “uncomfortable,” fast-talking and struggling to limit his exuberant outbursts common on the campaign trail.

“Walz is so uncomfortable it’s hard to watch,” former “The View” host Meghan McCain posted on X.

Ex-Rolling Stone editor-in-chief Noah Schachtman described the Minnesota governor as “talking like he’s listing the side effects of a heart drug.”

“I’ve never seen a national candidate look as nervous as Tim Walz when he’s not speaking,” noted National Review editor in chief Rich Lowry.

“Walz looks rusty and nervous,” offered Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin. “Maybe he should have done some press interviews to better prepare.” (Read more from “Tim Walz Roasted for ‘Uncomfortable’ Appearance During VP Debate: ‘Hard to Watch’” HERE)