The discussion roped in Gov. Walz, who refuted Vance\u2019s assertion that Vice President Harris \u201copened up the pathway\u201d to millions of new arrivals. \u201cThose laws have been on the books since the 1980s,\u201d he shot back before both men found themselves silenced. \u201cGentlemen the audience can\u2019t hear you because your mics are cut,\u201d Brennan told them.<\/p>\n
Fox News hosts analyzing the debate were withering in their assessments of refereeing by Brennnan and O\u2019Donnell. \u201cAnd there was some, you know, questions about fact-checking and whether it was fair and balanced across the way,\u201d Bret Baier said Tuesday night. \u201cThe moderators were obnoxious and made it feel like three-on-one on Vance, and Vance was just fine,\u201d Brit Hume added.<\/p>\n
At other points in the night, Vance overcame the pile-on and pinned Walz into a corner on attempts by Harris and President Joe Biden to\u00a0stifle free speech online. He showcased his knowledge of foreign policy affairs while chiding Walz for keeping exceptionally close ties to China, an association that the Democrat himself was a \u201cknucklehead\u201d move.\u00a0Post-debate panels\u00a0and\u00a0snap polls\u00a0gave the end to Vance, but it remains to be seen whether the showdown will move the needle before November 5th.<\/p>\n