Debate Prep is Media Training on Steroids

As Vance and Walz head toward their upcoming showdown, both candidates will rely heavily on sharp messaging, persuasion, and image crafting—all heightened by the intensity of the debate format. A political debate is not just about policy, but about how well a candidate can distill complex ideas into a few sound bites while staying composed under fire. It tests their ability to communicate leadership qualities in front of millions of viewers.

Debates are about projecting authority, vision, and connection with voters. Leadership is about more than knowing the issues—it’s about conveying empathy and credibility. Both Vance and Walz will be tasked with defining not only their platforms but also their opponent’s weaknesses. Walz is likely to focus on Kamala Harris' economic agenda, emphasizing Trump’s controversial tax cuts and tough stance on immigration. His goal will be to present Vance as a figure aligned with the interests of the elite and out of touch with working Americans.

Vance, on the other hand, is expected to hit back hard, casting Harris and the Biden administration's policies—particularly on immigration—as failures. He will attempt to frame Walz as a rubber stamp for liberal overreach, hoping to paint himself as a populist alternative.

Voters will be watching closely for the candidate who feels more relatable. Both will try to shake off the image of the "ruling elite" and appeal to the "people like me" vote. Beyond policy, personality will likely be the deciding factor—who seems more genuine, who comes off as in control, and who can connect with the anxieties of average voters. On this media-fueled battlefield, debates are the ultimate test of political survival.