However, according to body languageDr.

Renee Carr,a corporate and political advisor, Pence maintained a level demeanor throughout the entire 90-minute event.

“Vice President Mike Pence was calm and ready for the debate,” Carr toldThe List.

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“His body was still and his voice was steady.

Ultimately, Carr concluded, Pence accomplished what he set out to last night.

“His goal was likely to exhibit the same strength as Trump, but milder.”

Mike Pence at debate

Carr pointed out how Pence’s body language gave away how hereallyfelt about the questions he was answering.

It was Pence’s job to make the same points Trump made, while retaining composure, Carr said.

And, you could see Pence striving to be polite and professional the whole night.

Mike Pence VP debate

Pence didn’t hold on to his control the entire evening, though, Carr said.

“Pence does not normally engage in aggressive facial displays.”

He affirmed, “‘I believe in all my heart that President Trump will win.’

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“When humans become nervous, our saliva production slows and our mouths and lips become dry.