The vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was something that’s become increasingly rare in modern American politics: Normal.

By Steve Holland and Joseph Ax NEW YORK (Reuters) -Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance clashed on Tuesday at a vice presidential debate that was surprisingly civil in the final stretch of an ugly election campaign marred by inflammatory rhetoric and two assassination attempts.

Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley talks about why the debate between Vance and Walz could make a difference in the tight race for president.