The economy had a starring role in the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate between Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance Tuesday night, with both candidates positioning themselves as a champion of the middle class.
Despite CBS moderators briefly muting Vance and at one point cutting off Walz for going over time, the candidates had a largely cordial night. The two shook hands at the top of the evening and repeatedly agreed with each other throughout the debate on the major issues facing the country. Both talked about coming "from the middle class," and argued that their respective plans would bolster working families and improve the economy.
