“Like Secretariat of the Belmont Stakes.” Here’s what Kentucky leaders said about the vice president debate

During the debate between U.S. Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, prominent members of both parties in the Bluegrass State offered their opinions on their social media accounts.

Here’s a look at some of their responses.

What U.S. Rep. Andy Barr said about the vice president debate

U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, a Republican, said he felt Vance dominated the stage during Tuesday’s debate.

What Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams said about the vice president debate

Secretary of State Michael Adams, a Republican, called moderator Margaret Brennan unfair after she interrupted Vance.

What Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Colman Elridge said about the vice president debate

Colman Elridge, who chairs the Kentucky Democratic Party, questioned the Trump/Vance group’s position on immigration policy.

What Kentucky Sen. Damon Thayer said about the vice president debate

The majority leader said he appreciated the tone of the two candidates’ debate. However, “Vance was the clear winner, as was Secretariat in the Belmont Stakes.”

What KY Democratic Party Executive Director Morgan Eaves said about the vice president debate

Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party, questioned Vance’s assertion that former President Donald Trump “saved” the Affordable Care Act.

What former Attorney General Daniel Cameron said about the vice president debate

Republican Daniel Cameron, who unsuccessfully ran for governor in 2023, said the Harris-Biden agenda hasn’t worked for America — “and neither has Tim Walz.”

What the Louisville Democratic Party said about the vice president debate

The Louisville Democratic Party criticized Vance’s assertion that undocumented immigrants contributed to high housing costs.

What Former Marine Amy McGrath Said About the Vice President Debate

Amy McGrath, a Democrat who ran unsuccessfully against Mitch McConnell for the U.S. Senate in 2020, criticized Vance’s response to a question about child care, saying it was a “low priority for him… .he suggested that parents ask grandmothers to look after their children.” “.

This article originally appeared in the Louisville Courier Journal: Kentucky politicians weigh in on social media over vice president debate.