Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee, is generally well-liked, with a +5-point net favorability rating among voters. His image as a paternal figure has resonated with many voters. Conversely, Republican nominee Sen. JD Vance faces significant unpopularity, with a -9-point net favorability rating, largely due to controversial past statements and negative media coverage. Vance's rating is worse than Sarah Palin's at -2 in the 2008 election. Vance downplayed the importance of vice-presidential candidates, but history shows that an unpopular VP pick can still harm a campaign.
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00:02Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, is generally well-liked
00:07with a plus-five-point net favorability rating among voters.
00:11His image as a paternal figure has resonated with many voters.
00:15Conversely, Republican nominee Senator J.D. Vance faces significant unpopularity with
00:20a negative-nine-point net favorability rating, largely due to controversial past statements
00:25and negative media coverage.
00:27Vance's rating is worse than Sarah Palin's at negative-two in the 2008 election.
00:32Vance downplayed the importance of vice presidential candidates, but history shows that an unpopular
00:36VP pick can still harm a campaign.
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