Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance attack each other over 'great replacement' theory in final Ohio Senate debate
NBCNov 25, 2022
The Facts
With less than a month before the US midterms, Ohio Senate candidates Congressman Tim Ryan (D) and venture capitalist J.D. Vance (R) met for a final debate on Monday, covering topics including racism, immigration, abortion, and guns.
The debate became heated at the end when the moderator asked about the "great replacement theory," which claims that liberals are attempting to gain power by replacing white voters through means such as illegal immigration.
The Spin
Republican narrative
Even before this second and final debate, the polls were showing Vance in the lead. After his fierce performance last night and with Ryan proving himself to be a race-baiter, Vance only looks stronger and stronger with the election fast approaching.
Democratic narrative
Though American voters clearly sent a message of distaste for Donald Trump in 2020, Vance has kept the former president in the spotlight, which is a bad move. Ohioans are tired of this type of rhetoric and want to return to a more moderate policy — something Ryan is ready to offer.
