VANCE / WALZ : A DRAW

The debate between the vice president candidates was generally civil and was more a draw, with a slight advantage for Vance, who gave a slick performance wherein style compensates for his continuous evasion.

The Republican was able to distance himself from Trump's unstoppable vulgarity. The Democrat acted flustered. At the end of the day observers will retain more the body language on view than the intended persuasion of either. That is a pity because Walz scored on accuracy, obliging the Republican to run for cover, or better for ignoring the question.

It is doubtful that the debate has changed many minds. One can count on Trump to set the timer back on lies and bluster. Men age, and in the process they tend to lose their more attractive sides. Vance's advantage was more a question of better looks than right ideas, but here comes the next GOP leader.