I believe JD Vance clearly "performed" better, but it was transparently a performance, and that doesn't mean it lands better with the voters - especially since most will see it simply via clips.
He was an excellent actor. However, we're not casting someone in a play/movie, we're looking for a human person... Well I suppose at least some - and i HOPE most - of us are...
I think this is a good take.
I believe JD Vance clearly "performed" better, but it was transparently a performance, and that doesn't mean it lands better with the voters - especially since most will see it simply via clips.
He was an excellent actor. However, we're not casting someone in a play/movie, we're looking for a human person... Well I suppose at least some - and i HOPE most - of us are...