Donald Trump used Twitter Tuesday night to live tweet not only his own perspective of this campaign’s vice presidential debate, but to offer that of journalists and political pundits.
And everyone agreed — the laid back Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence looked the most comfortable and dominated the stage, leaving his opponent, Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in the dust.
The Republican presidential nominee’s live tweet plans drew some ribbing from Fox News host Megyn Kelly, who thought his team — led by campaign manager Kellyanne Conway — would control what went out. Not so, said Trump.
.@megynkelly– I am in Nevada. Sorry to inform you Kellyanne is in the audience. Better luck next time.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
The ribbing and Trump’s response didn’t go unobserved.
Context for this: @MegynKelly quipped that Trump is “surrounded by his team,” controlling his tweets, “like, Kellyanne’s got the thumbs…” https://t.co/Nf4XG28aF6
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 5, 2016
Here’s Trump’s appraisal of each candidate’s openings statements.
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“@RoadkingL: @mike_pence Wow, Kaine couldn’t go 12 seconds without a lie. Marines and military are scared of the liar running. #bengazi“
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
“@lainey34210: @realDonaldTrump Great opening Pence?”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
Pence observed that there was a huge difference between his running of Indiana versus Kaine’s running of Virginia during the years he occupied the governor’s mansion. And Trump noticed.
There’s one clear choice in this election to create jobs and grow the American economy. #VPDebate pic.twitter.com/cvv0cK6Fbt
— Mike Pence (@mike_pence) October 5, 2016
.@timkaine has a pay-to-play problem just like Crooked @HillaryClinton #VPDebates #BigLeagueTruth pic.twitter.com/SPOIn8AN8m
— Official Team Trump (@TeamTrump) October 5, 2016
The conclusion from the two candidate’s records was obvious.
“@TeamTrump: .@mike_pence & @realDonaldTrump are PROVEN job creators and are prepared to bring JOBS BACK to the American people!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
.@timkaine oversaw unemployment INCREASE by 179,249 while @mike_pence DECREASED unemployment in Indiana by 113,826. #BigLeagueTruth pic.twitter.com/ksg9MQjA6R
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
OK, Pence won that round on jobs and the economy. How about law and order? No contest.
Law enforcement officers bring communities together & keep us safe. @mike_pence & @realDonaldTrump RESPECT & stand by them! #Debates2016 pic.twitter.com/ugUaKugjFO
— Official Team Trump (@TeamTrump) October 5, 2016
“Police officers are the BEST of us. Law enforcement in this country is a force for GOOD.” – @mike_pence #VPDebate #BigLeagueTruth
— Official Team Trump (@TeamTrump) October 5, 2016
I agree Mike – thank you to all of our law enforcement officers! #VPDebate
“Police officers are the best of us…”@Mike_Pence
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
ICYMI: PENCE: I RAN A STATE THAT WORKED; KAINE RAN A STATE THAT FAILED. https://t.co/XuWaueNkH0
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
And just like all the other issues, Kaine lost big-time on the war on terror. But it wasn’t entirely his fault — he had nothing but a record of failure to fall back on.
In @timkaine‘s own words ⬇️ #Debates2016 pic.twitter.com/PMngoKHUjA
— GOP (@GOP) October 5, 2016
We need STRONG, BROAD-SHOULDERED leadership like @mike_pence & @realDonaldTrump in the White House! #VPDebate #BigLeagueTruth pic.twitter.com/IXXxZZYhy9
— Official Team Trump (@TeamTrump) October 5, 2016
Sanctions Relief From Clinton-Obama Iran Nuclear Deal Likely Go to Terrorists:https://t.co/lM80JriF9k #BigLeagueTruth #VPDebate
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
And before the night was through one of Hillary Clinton’s lines came back to haunter and her running mate. All Kaine could do was to grin and bear it.
.@HillaryClinton & @timkaine think you’re #Deplorables & #BasementDwellers. @realDonaldTrump & @mike_pence think you’re PATRIOTS #VPDebate pic.twitter.com/zkjfmWOCRq
— Official Team Trump (@TeamTrump) October 5, 2016
Trump observed that he wasn’t alone in praising his running mate’s performance. Journalists agreed that Pence won the head-to-head contest hands down.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT MIKE PENCE “DOMINATING” THE DEBATE:https://t.co/mUw9S5GgNM #VPDebate
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 5, 2016
Here are a few examples:
“Mike Pence Direct To Camera And Conversational = Winning.” –The Washington Post’s Chris Cillizza
“Pence’s Quiet Demeanor, Pauses And Verbal Ticks Convey Thoughtfulness .. . Pence’s Steady Speaking Style Makes Kaine’s Interruptions All The More Jarring.” –Time’s Zeke Miller
“Kaine Is So Bad At This.” –The Daily Beast’s Olivia Nuzz
“9:18 And Pence Is Dominating This Debate.” –The New York Times Michael Barbaro
It was all in all a successful night for the Republican Party.
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