Editorial: A Debate You Can Actually Learn From

In New York City on Tuesday night, in a time of great political drama, the Vice Presidential Debate took place. Tim Walz and J.D. Vance took the stage to face off. The debate was broadcast by CBS, a news source known for being as neutral as possible. This debate occurred while the election was over a month away and a very close presidential race. Before Tuesday night, the second presidential debate happened and didn't change much in the race for the White House.

Calm, productive, and persuasive are our three words I would describe Tuesday night's debate. Compared to past debates, this one had significantly more etiquette than others. It fostered decorum while still being able to be informative, competitive, and fierce. The candidates were able to exchange views back and forth without talking over each other or attacking each other's issues. Each candidate, for the most part, gave clear and concise answers to questions, which I found surprising and very neutral. Lastly, candidates were able to cover their platforms efficiently and display their beliefs to voters. The debate displayed hope for an American system that is so polarized and divided.

In my personal opinion, I think both candidates performed well and much better than their running mates. Their compelling stories and perspectives shine a light on another side of politics. However, if I were to choose a winner, I would pick J.D. Vance due to his public speaking ability. He rarely stumbled over his words and delivered concise and informative answers to the majority of questions. His public speaking skills were extraordinary, but not highlighted much next to Walz, who is also good at debating. Overall, this debate was very productive and informative, fostered by extraordinary debate skills.