Post-VP debate sensation Marcus Johnson schools JD Vance even MORE on vice president's real role

Marcus Johnson, a student at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, dismantled one of the many bad faith arguments made by JD Vance in a post-debate voter panel with NBC's Jacob Soboroff--namely, the idea that Kamala Harris should implement her policies now, when a quick civics lessons reminds you of the true powers of the vice president.



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[VijayPrathapTEAM]

Marcus Johnson is proof that EDUCATION MATTERS.

[carlyar]

Marcus is demonstrating why a quality education system is key to having an informed electorate!

[arclight]

Marcus is becoming an American treasure and I am here for it!

[ElimanGibba]

Give Marcus a massive scholarship. He is a leader.

[ldcraig]

He said exactly what I was yelling at my screen while watching the debate. "THAT'S NOT HER JOB!!!" Bravo, Marcus. You have a bright future ahead of you!

[m.norrie]

Marcus is right.
This is exactly why civics need to be put back in the schools.

[Treesandgrass]

He has a charming style of speaking. Perhaps this is a star is born moment for this gentleman.

[southsider]

Im so proud of this young man. These are things we learned IN GRAMMAR SCHOOL. How are people voting when they dont know the basic functions of government???

[deborahhoward]

Marcus is who we've all needed to hear from! ❤️

[bettyandthebeakers]

Please Harris speak to this remarkable truth to power Marcus college student !

[just__dave]

This dude has definitely lined up a pundit job for after he graduates. Not many people can think on their feet the way he does, and with such humor and relatability.

[momohmart]

Marcus is an American Hero. Let's go young man!

[DarkPesco]

Hearing their name being "shouted out" on a national platform by a praising and praiseworthy former student is the most powerful emotional gift a teacher can receive! So glad he did that and I hope she saw it. If she did I know she must have watched it over and over...in tears of joy!

[childofdestiny]

A town hall co-hosted by the two of you? I’m all in! This young man demonstrates everything that is great about this country!

[alphabrainwave]

I remember high school civics class, and I also remember what the Vice President must do. The list is very short, and it includes the following: "The President of the Senate shall, in the presence of the Senate and House of Representatives, open all the certificates and the votes shall then be counted." JD Vance cannot commit to this simple Constitutional requirement. Open the certificates. Not count them, not deny certification - open them so that they may BE counted.
JD Vance has refused to honor this simple task, and therefore cannot be trusted to uphold the oath of office.

[tonyrossbackinthedaymusicv]

This Young man Marcus Johnson is Sooo SMART. When JD Vance kept saying Kamala didn't do this, Kamala didn't do that, I was thinking, does JD Vance know that Kamala Harris is not The President, Joe Biden is smh and for the record Gov. Tim Walz WON The Debate.

[carlyar]

Oh, thank you for having Marcus on!
When I watched him being interviewed last night, I was saying his that video clip needed to be shown everywhere! I was so happy to wake up this morning and see that it had gone viral. He definitely won the debate!

[CarlosRamirez-hbqf]

This guy has a great personality! He’s going places.

[LynnLee-fsdp]

He’s a whole good mess! 👏🏽👏🏽😆🔥✊🏽I love Marcus!💙💙🇺🇸

[dlc]

Awe! He’s a smart, charming, honest young man! I’m glad he’s going into political science. We need his voice in our government!