The Scoop: Vance’s ‘slick’ performance helps Republicans claim debate win 

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With only five weeks to go until Election Day, Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance stuck to their talking points during Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate.
The head-to-head debate in New York was a policy-focused discussion, with the candidates sparring on issues like immigration, the economy, gun rights and abortion. When asked about the growing turmoil in the Middle East, Walz promised “steady leadership&rdqu