Vice presidential nominee JD Vance believes that the Republican party best understands the challenges facing struggling Americans. In his acceptance speech here at the GOP convention, Vance cast himself as a fighter for working-class Americans who feel left behind. He shared his life story — going from childhood poverty to the halls of Congress. And […]
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Accepting VP nomination, Vance promises not to forget his roots
Vice presidential nominee JD Vance believes that the Republican party best understands the challenges facing struggling Americans. In his acceptance speech here at the GOP convention, Vance cast himself as a fighter for working-class Americans who feel left behind. He shared his life story — going from childhood poverty to the halls of Congress. And he made a direct appeal to Rust Belt voters — specifically naming Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. The 39-year-old Vance also emphasized the youth he brings to the Trump ticket, noting that Joe Biden has been a Washington politician longer than he’s been alive.