A new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll shows Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, enjoying a more favorable public reception than his Republican counterpart JD Vance, with 39% viewing Walz favorably compared to 32% for Vance. This positive sentiment is essential as voters weigh their options for the upcoming election.
The poll reveals that 52% of respondents approve of Kamala Harris' choice of Tim Walz as VP, surpassing the 45% approval for Trump's selection of JD Vance. Notably, disapproval ratings also differ, with 44% disapproving of Walz and 50% disapproving of Vance's selection, highlighting a more favorable reception for Walz overall.
In the Midwest, Walz's approval ratings are distinctively higher than Vance's by 15 percentage points, at 55% compared to 40%. This regional disparity is intriguing, especially considering an evenly matched political landscape of Democratic-leaning independents and Republican-leaning voters present in the area.
Despite controversies surrounding Walz's military service claims, his favorability is consistent among both veterans and non-veterans, standing at 41% and 39% respectively. In contrast, Vance's ratings among veterans are significantly higher at 48%, indicating a polarized perception of the two candidates based on their backgrounds.
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