.@mike_pence and @timkaine shake hands after the #VPDebate. pic.twitter.com/5SiN9cphjp
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 5, 2016
Tim Kaine and Mike Pence went head-to-head in the first and only vice presidential debate tonight.
The showdown between the Virginia senator and the Indiana governor may not be as contested as last week’s presidential debate — but there was still a lot at stake for each candidate.
Pence reportedly planned to divert the media conversation for Donald Trump, who has been the center of a bad news cycle since he squared off with Hillary Clinton. Kaine hoped to save face for Clinton and keep her from losing a slight lead in national polls.
The event was moderated by CBS anchor Elaine Quijano at Longwood University in Farmville, Va.
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Mike Pence won big. We should all be proud of Mike! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
.@mike_pence: "The best way that we can bring people together is through change in Washington, D.C." #VPDebatepic.twitter.com/TU1ivwSkjs
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 5, 2016
Moderator is great (ACTUAL ISSUES!). Pence is terrific. Kaine reminds me of Paul Begala: smirking, interrupting and insulting.
— Ann Coulter (@AnnCoulter) October 5, 2016
.@timkaine: "[@mike_pence] can't defend @realDonaldTrump." #VPDebatepic.twitter.com/LVw5vTlWPe
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 5, 2016
Yes, this debate has been a dumpster fire, but the exchanges over faith and abortion in the last 10 minutes were very good
— Mark Murray (@mmurraypolitics) October 5, 2016
Pence to Kaine: "You whipped out that Mexican thing again" #VPDebatepic.twitter.com/eu759L4i5X
— Mashable News (@MashableNews) October 5, 2016
I genuinely can't believe I'm saying this: @timkaine hurt Hillary tonight. Not at all surprised, though, that @GovPenceIN helped Trump.
— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) October 5, 2016
Kaine strategy--lose debate but quote Trump a lot; Pence strategy--win debate but don't defend Trump
— Rich Lowry (@RichLowry) October 5, 2016
Kaine on abortion: "Why doesn't Donald Trump trust women to make this choice for themselves? That's what we oughta be doing in public life."
— Laura Bassett (@LEBassett) October 5, 2016
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