Just hours ahead of the vice presidential debate featuring Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz, the Democrats have rolled out a new digital advertisement that portrays Vance as “a heartbeat away” from the presidency if Republicans win the White House.

This advertisement depicts Vance as “a threat to democracy” and labels him an “extremist,” primarily because of his views on abortion and his connections to the creators of Project 2025. It also highlights the potential risks associated with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s age and ongoing legal troubles, raising concerns about his ability to manage another four-year term.

“The debate will serve as another clear message to voters about the stakes in this election, warning that a win for Donald Trump would put Vance, labeled as America’s least preferred extremist, just one step from the presidency,” stated Sarafina Chitika, spokesperson for Harris-Walz 2024, emphasizing the vice president’s line of succession in case something happens to the sitting president.

The Trump-Vance campaign has yet to respond to requests for comment from YSL News.

Core VP debate topic highlighted in Sam Elliott advertisement: gender

In a recent advertisement by the anti-Trump organization, the Lincoln Project, actor Sam Elliott has focused on the emerging gender issues in this election, urging voters to “be a man and vote for a woman.”

Even before President Joe Biden announced his exit from the race, access to abortion had been a significant rallying point for women supporting the Democratic party. With Harris now taking the lead as the nominee, the U.S. stands on the verge of having another chance in a decade to elect its first female president.

Trump’s campaign has been actively trying to attract younger male voters, featuring appearances with social media influencers such as Adin Ross, Logan Paul, and Theo Von.

It’s likely that the gender debate will play a role in Tuesday’s vice presidential debate as well, with both candidates presenting their versions of the common man. Vance has faced backlash for his remarks regarding “childless cat ladies,” while Walz, an advocate for reproductive rights, has embraced the traditional dad persona.

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Watch the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, October 1, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS