Senator JD Vance's performance in the vice presidential debate against Governor Tim Walz drew significant attention both for his policy positions and his stylistic choices. Vance, who was praised by some media outlets as the debate's winner, focused heavily on criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris's record, rather than Walz's, in a strategy seen as appealing to Republican voters. His hot pink tie sparked a social media frenzy, with some speculating it was an attempt to appeal to female voters. Vance's debate tactics included avoiding direct answers on contentious issues like the 2020 election results, while emphasizing a hardline stance against illegal immigration and criticizing the Biden administration's economic policies. Former President Donald Trump actively used social media to amplify Vance's debate performance while attacking his opponents. The debate underscored the polarizing dynamics of the upcoming 2024 election, with Vance and Trump focusing on energizing their base against the Democratic incumbents.