Hours before the vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, the Democrats released a digital ad portraying Vance as “a heartbeat away” from the presidency if Republicans win the White House. The ad labels Vance as a threat to democracy and an extremist due to his views on abortion and connections to Project 2025 authors. It also raises concerns about President Donald Trump’s age and legal issues potentially preventing him from serving another term. Harris-Walz 2024 spokesperson issued a statement highlighting the consequences of a Trump-Vance victory. The Trump-Vance campaign did not respond to requests for comment.
The gender issue is also gaining prominence in the election, with a recent ad featuring actor Sam Elliott encouraging voters to support a woman candidate. Abortion access has been a key issue for Democratic-leaning women voters, and Kamala Harris presents America with an opportunity to elect the first female president. Trump’s campaign has been targeting young male voters with appearances by influencers. The gender divide is expected to play a role in the vice presidential debate, with Vance facing scrutiny for his remarks about “childless cat ladies” and Walz emphasizing his support for reproductive rights. The debate is scheduled to air on CBS and online on USA Today’s website.
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