Matt Boyle, Breitbart’s Washington Political Editor, appeared on Wednesday’s WarRoom program with Dave Brat and praised US Senator JD Vance’s (R-Ohio) debate performance style as a crucial turning point in the Ohio Senate race, which Vance won, signaling trouble for MN Governor Tim Walz, who is the Democrat Vice President candidate. Boyle highlighted Vance’s ability to connect with voters on key issues like immigration, inflation, and public safety, strongly endorsing Trump’s judgment in supporting Vance.
Boyle’s Longstanding Expertise on Campaign Dynamics
Matt Boyle, a close ally of Steve Bannon and a veteran strategist at Breitbart News, has spent years closely observing campaign dynamics, particularly within the populist movement. As a leading voice in conservative media, Boyle’s insights offer a behind-the-scenes perspective on how campaigns are won or lost on the trail. During his recent appearance on War Room, he talked about the critical nature of JD Vance’s debate performance which now has national implications.
Boyle emphasized Vance’s ability to stay on message and align his campaign with the concerns most important to voters. According to Boyle, “Vance demonstrated a clear understanding of how to connect the issues of immigration, inflation, and crime in a way that resonates with voters.” His experience as a political editor allows him to focus on the real drivers of voter behavior.
Vance’s Debate Win: A Critical Moment
Boyle made it clear that JD Vance decisively won the debate against Tim Walz, an outcome that could significantly shift the momentum of the 2024 Presidential race. “Vance outperformed Tim Walz by a long shot,” Boyle remarked, emphasizing that Vance was able to corner Walz on multiple key issues, from immigration to the economy, while Walz struggled to defend the record of the Biden-Harris administration.
Boyle zeroed in on one particular moment where Walz made a major blunder by bringing up school shootings in a clumsy attempt to pivot the conversation. “Walz’s gaffe on school shooters didn’t land well with the audience,” Boyle explained, adding that such moments can often be turning points in a race. Vance’s calm, collected demeanor contrasted sharply with Walz’s defensive posture, a dynamic that Boyle believes will sway undecided voters.
Immigration and the Economy: The Winning Formula
According to Boyle, one key factor in JD Vance’s debate success was his ability to tie immigration issues directly to the American people’s economic challenges. Boyle explained that while immigration is often framed as a national issue, Vance made it local by connecting it to job losses, wage suppression, and crime.
“Vance understands that immigration isn’t just about borders—it’s about how those borders affect everyday American workers,” Boyle stated. This ability to merge complex national issues with local economic concerns is something Boyle has seen work time and again on the campaign trail. He pointed out that Vance’s messaging mirrors Trump’s in 2016 when Trump connected trade and immigration to the plight of American workers in the Rust Belt.
Boyle praised Trump’s judgment for endorsing Vance, a candidate who was initially opposed by many within the Republican establishment. “This is a perfect example of Trump being right when others doubted him,” Boyle said, adding that Vance’s performance validated Trump’s decision to back him.
Mainstream Media Silence: A Telling Omission
One of the more intriguing points Boyle made during the conversation was the lack of mainstream media coverage surrounding Vance’s debate victory. Outlets like The New York Times, Drudge, and Bloomberg largely ignored the debate, which Boyle described as deliberate. “The fact that these major media outlets aren’t covering this tells you they know Vance won,” Boyle argued, noting that media silence is often used to downplay events that hurt their preferred narrative.
The Road Ahead: October Surprises Loom Large
As the interview wrapped up, Boyle speculated on potential October surprises that could influence the election outcome. Boyle suggested that events such as a longshoreman strike or escalating global tensions could shift the focus of the election in unpredictable ways. “These kinds of things happen in every election cycle, and this one will be no different,” Boyle predicted.
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For more context, watch the full interview featuring Matt Boyle:
Matt Boyle On The VP Debate: “I Think This Demonstrates That Trump’s Judgement Is Very Strong”
