Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) would be a formidable rival in a debate against Vice President Kamala Harris, said a former top aide to Harris.
Ashley Etienne, who served as Harris’ communications director in 2021, made the comment during a recent CNN panel discussion about former President Donald Trump’s search for a running mate.
“J.D. Vance would … pose the greatest threat to Kamala Harris in some respects. I mean, he’s an incredible debater,” Etienne said. “I think he has this quality that makes him seem palpable to that 1 to 2% that actually might vote or that, you know, that’s undecided that will actually pay attention to the debates because most people don’t pay attention to the debates.”
She added, “I think he’s just got a quality about him where he’s just super smart and sharp and quick-witted. I just think … it’s going to be a challenge to see the two of…
