On Tuesday in New York at thevice presidential debate, a dead-eyedJ.D.

Polls indicate that abortion is a top concern for voters especially female voters secondonly to the economy.

He has backed a national abortion ban.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) on Oct. 1, 2024 in NYC.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) on Oct. 1, 2024 in NYC.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

I think it has this morally distorting effect on the entire society.

(Two wrongs dont make a right, hes said.)

I never supported a national ban, Vance shot back.

When I was running for Senate in 2022, I talked about setting a minimum national standard.

The people of Ohio voted overwhelmingly against my position, he said on Tuesday.

What I learn from that is we need to do a better job of winning back peoples trust.

(In July, Vance voted toblocka similar IVF measure.)

Vance said on Tuesday that he didnt support surveillance of womens pregnancies another lie.

(Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation agenda for Trumps next term, envisions a federal monitor.)

It was a truly staggering display of dissembling.

Walz has been a champion for abortion rights for years.

I stand with Planned Parenthood!

This is a very simple proposition, Walz said on Tuesday.

These are womens decisions to make about their health care.