Snap Polls Suggest Vance Edged Out Walz During Tuesday Debate, But a Problem Persists — Voters Just Don’t Like Him Personally

Snap polls after Tuesday’s vice presidential debate showed that the Ohio senator’s likability problem isn’t going away any time soon.

Via CBS News
Senator Vance and Governor Walz shake hands at the debate October 1, 2024. Via CBS News

While voters mostly view Tuesday’s vice presidential debate as a win for Senator Vance, it is unlikely to swing many voters in his direction given the calcified partisanship of the country. The Republican nominee is also facing a unique challenge that has nagged him since he was first tapped as President Trump’s running mate — people just don’t like him personally. 

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