A political newcomer and former Trump critic turned ally, the senator is an ambitious, telegenic ideologue who relishes the spotlight and has already shown he can energize donors.

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    2 months ago

    Yes. Though in this particular instance it could actually play out in the democrats favor; I don’t think Vance will necessarily be adding any votes to the ticket.

    Of the past three weeks, it’s probably the only mistake Trump has made, and the democrats honestly needed a break. Time will tell…

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      2 months ago

      I think Trump could choose a literal street hooker that he picked up off the corner on the way to a rally and it wouldn’t change anyone’s mind. So, sorry that I don’t share your optimism, but I don’t think it’s a mistake.

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        2 months ago

        Eh, I don’t think I would call it optimism lol. They still have a very good chance of winning and Vance is worse than Pence (while it’s a very a very low bar, he at least stood up to Trump in the end). Vance will be Trump’s lapdog.

        I only think he does not help Trump’s chances electorally; his stance on divorce is easily exploitable. Wanting women to stay in violent marriages “for the good of the children” is a completely boneheaded thing to say out loud (in addition to just being a deplorable stance overall).