You sidestepped my question.
Why are you saying EV won’t support Vance as VP?
I like JDV ideologically - don’t get me wrong on that. He’s quick, and knows that the best defense is a good offense.
IMHO, Democrat fraud notwithstanding, Trump will likely not win in November unless he draws votes (even a few percent will do it) from the middle. The best way to do that in this political environment is to choose a VP who will appeal to those who throw currently shade at Trump for the (albeit misunderstood) cliche perceptions they have about him, but might be willing to listen. The VP has to help expand the base.
The battleground states have razor-thin margins either way, measured in mere tenths of a percent. IMHO, JDV does not expand the base. Suburban housewives won’t move to him. Blacks won’t move to him. Hispanics won’t move to him.
He’s ideologically as solid as any of the prospects. But he doesn’t excite voters in the middle. That’s my gut. That’s my opinion.