"The Republican choice of J. D. Vance looks less like a masterstroke and more like the impulse purchase of a luxury good—an expensive handbag bought on a credit card," @helenlewis writes. "Trump should have kept the receipt." https://t.co/M0YwwKJQBW
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) July 25, 2024
Former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Senator JD Vance as his vice-presidential pick during a recent appearance on “Fox & Friends.” Trump stated that his decision would not have changed even if he had known Vice President Kamala Harris would become the likely Democratic nominee. “He’s fantastic,” Trump said of Vance. “No, it wouldn’t have mattered.
I thought she was probably going to run anyway. [Vance] is doing a fantastic job. He’s essentially for the worker.
"The proportion of women planning to vote for him this November is smaller than those who did in 2020. And Vance has nothing to offer Trump on this score — quite the reverse, he risks compounding his boss’s problem." https://t.co/ejw3Szvt10
— PG Kroeger (@PGKroeger) July 22, 2024
Most striking thing I heard from Trump allies yesterday was the second-guessing of JD Vance—a selection, they acknowledged, that was borne of cockiness, meant to run up margins with the base in a blowout rather than persuade swing voters in a nail-biter.https://t.co/MskTPjvVSS
— Tim Alberta (@TimAlberta) July 22, 2024
He’s seen the worker be horribly abused and taken advantage of… He’s doing a great job, and he’s been very well received.”
Vance, a first-term senator from Ohio, has become a prominent figure within the America First movement. He has gained attention for his advocacy for workers and his outspoken platform. The Ohio senator has been holding rallies across key states including Ohio, Virginia, Arizona, and Nevada to energize the Republican base ahead of the upcoming election.
Trump stands by Senator Vance
Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris has gained momentum since receiving President Biden’s endorsement and solidifying her position as the potential Democratic nominee. Her campaign has seen substantial support, raising over $100 million in just 48 hours.
Thousands of volunteers have joined her campaign efforts, and a recent rally attracted more than 3,000 attendees, the largest crowd of this election cycle. However, since JD Vance’s announcement as Donald Trump’s vice presidential pick, his polling numbers have seen a significant decline, reaching the lowest point since 1980, according to recent data analyzed by senior data reporter Harry Enten. “We’re seeing numbers that indicate a lack of confidence among party supporters,” said Enten.
“This kind of dip is unusual and could suggest deeper issues within the voter base.”
With Vance stepping into a high-visibility role alongside Trump, his approval ratings are crucial to the campaign’s success. The data shows that since the announcement, there has been consistent polling indicating increasing unfavorable views. The upcoming election cycle will be telling as both Vance and the Republican Party attempt to regain voter trust and support.
For more detailed analytics and to see Harry Enten’s full breakdown of the data, visit Politics.
