Patrick Martin, Executive Vice President of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies, joined NBC Chicago to analyze last night’s vice presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz. In contrast to the more personal and combative exchanges between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the Vance-Walz debate offered a refreshing display of civility, described by Patrick as "Midwest nice," policy-focused, and respectful.

Watch the full interview here!