By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-10-03 09:41:36 | Updated at 2024-10-04 23:16:59
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Republican J.D. Vance got higher marks for his debate performance, but it's Democrat Tim Walz who Americans would rather have a beer with.
In fact, likely voters polled by J.L Partners for DailyMail.com, preferred Walz over Vance when asked about a variety of activities - including who they'd let babysit their kids, who they'd plan a roadtrip with and who they'd have watch their pets.
The polling suggested a 'deeper relatability' with Walz, despite the Minnesota governor's uneven performance stacked up against Vance's polished presentation.
At the same time, Walz slightly edged out Vance when likely voters were asked which candidate they felt was 'weirdest.'
Walz was the Democrat credited with dubbing Vance and former President Donald Trump 'weird,' saying at an early campaign rally with Vice President Kamala Harris: 'These guys are creepy and yes, just weird as hell.'
Republican J.D. Vance (left) got higher marks for his debate performance, but it's Democrat Tim Walz (right) who Americans would rather have a beer with, as Walz is rated slightly more weird than Vance, exclusive polling for DailyMail.com shows
'These are weird people on the other side. They want to take books away. They want to be in your exam room,' the Democratic governor said during a TV interview in July.
But likely voters who watched Tuesday night's vice presidential debate found Walz weird as well.
Thirty-nine percent rated Walz the weirdest, while 38 percent said that of Vance.
Overall, Vance was seen as the best debater - 53 percent to Walz's 38 percent.
But likely voters also found him to be more annoying than the Democrat - 43 percent to 39 percent.
Walz was seen as the funniest - 34 percent to 26 percent.
When asked about participating in activities with the candidates, 46 percent said they would rather have a beer with Walz, while 37 percent said that of Vance.
Despite Vance's pro-family messaging, likely voters would rather leave their kids with Walz.
Forty-four percent said they'd rather let the Democrat babysit, versus 37 percent for the Ohio Republican.
That sentiment spread to pets too, with 47 percent saying they'd prefer if Walz petsit, versus 36 percent for Vance.
Both candidates are pet owners.
Additionally, the poll found that 46 percent would rather Walz put up a shelf for them versus 38 percent for Vance.
And finally, 46 percent would choose Walz to plan a road trip versus 40 percent for Vance.
'JD Vance can take a bow after his debate performance, with likely voters saying he did the best,' said James Johnson, co-founder of J.L. Partners.
But Walz, Johnson said was 'viewed as relatable' as he 'remains the vice presidential candidate voters would want babysitting their kids, watching their pets, or having a beer with compared to J.D. Vance.'
'This was no self-destruction moment for Walz, whose approval rating improved in viewers' minds after the debate, and is seen as being the right pick by Harris,' Johnson said.
