(BrightPress.org) – Senator JD Vance (R-OH) is drawing attention for all the wrong reasons as Donald Trump’s vice-presidential pick.
According to CNN analyst Harry Enten, Vance is making history for a negative reason. Trump tapped Vance as his running mate just days before the Republican National Convention. Vance, who won his Senate seat in 2022, had previously gained recognition as a venture capitalist and author of the controversial memoir Hillbilly Elegy. Critics are puzzled by the choice, questioning the benefit of selecting a political novice from a state that Trump is expected to win easily.
Since Vance’s selection, President Joe Biden has announced he is stepping back from his re-election campaign. Vice President Kamala Harris is now set to be the presumptive Democratic nominee, inheriting Biden’s financial backing from the DNC. Enten highlighted that Vance’s net favorable rating is actually in the negative, a rare occurrence for a vice-presidential pick. The data shows that Vance’s approval rating is six points underwater, an unprecedented low for someone chosen as a running mate.
In recent interviews, Trump has defended his choice, claiming he and Vance have developed a strong bond. Despite Vance’s initial criticisms of Trump, the former president now insists their relationship is solid and productive. However, the choice of Vance might impact Trump’s campaign negatively. Vance’s views on issues such as abortion and divorce are controversial and could alienate key voter groups.
The Ohio senator has made statements on abortion that some find troubling. He has argued against abortion even in cases of rape or incest, and his comments on divorce have also drawn criticism. These stances might hurt Trump’s appeal, especially among women voters.
As Trump’s campaign adapts to Biden’s exit and Harris’s rise, the decision to pick Vance might prove to be more problematic than the party has anticipated. Recent polls indicate that Trump leads Biden overall but lags behind among women voters, a crucial demographic in the upcoming election.
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