NBC’s « Meet the Press » host Kristen Welker said Democrats texted her during the vice presidential debate « panicked » over how « likable » Sen. JD Vance came across.
NBC News’ Kristen Welker revealed that Democrats were worried about how « likable » Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, came across during Tuesday night’s CBS News Vice Presidential Debate.
Welker appeared on NBC’s « Today » on Wednesday and confessed Democrats had texted her mid-debate « panicked » over how Vance’s performance could turn the tide on his low favorability ratings.
« Sen. JD Vance clearly knew his challenge was to deal with the likability factor. The fact that in our poll, he’s the second most disliked running mate in history. So I was getting texts from Democrats panicked, quite frankly, who were saying, ‘Wow, he’s really moderating himself on these issues. He’s the most likable he’s ever been' », the « Meet the Press » host said.
Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee, faced off against Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov.
