Five takeaways from the Ryan-Vance debate in Ohio

Ohio Senate candidates Rep. Tim Ryan (D) and J.D. Vance (R) squared off in a televised debate on Monday night that saw the two hit each other over everything from ties to Washington, China and the leaders of their respective parties. While Ryan branded Vance an "ass-kisser" to former President Trump, Vance worked to tie Ryan to President Biden. The debate comes in the final stretch of a race that has proven to be more competitive than many initially imagined. The Cook Political Report rates it as "lean Republican," though there are signs Ryan has been closing the gap with…