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Who is J.D. Vance and why is he qualified to run the country if the unthinkable were to occur?
American Thinker ^ | 07/16/2024 | Gerald McGlothlin

Posted on 07/16/2024 9:56:11 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

Who is J.D. Vance and why would he be qualified to run the country if something unthinkable were to happen to Donald Trump? The answer in a word: 'He's not.' Oh, but that was two words. But that doesn't matter because he actually is qualified, for the very reason that he's not qualified. Simply put, he's not a career politician. He's a real person who represents real Americans.

J.D. Vance, the freshman senator and best-selling author from Ohio, is Trump’s running mate for the upcoming election. He is the first Millennial on a major party ticket and brings a refreshing change to the political landscape. Vance’s background is as diverse as it is impressive, making him a relatable and compelling candidate for vice president.

J.D. Vance is young, and this youth can help bridge the gap between generations. He can connect with younger voters who might feel alienated by the older political class. Moreover, Vance can bridge the gap between the working class and the 'non-working' and 'ivory tower' white-collar class. His journey from a lower-class family in Middletown, Ohio, to Yale Law School, and eventually to the U.S. Senate, epitomizes the American dream.

Vance's upbringing in a financially struggling family and his subsequent success story resonate with many Americans. His bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” outlines his life experiences and provides a raw and honest look at the struggles of the white working class in America. This background makes him relatable to the working class, while his education and professional achievements allow him to connect with the more educated and affluent voters.

J.D. Vance has shown remarkable growth and change in his political views. He once disapproved of Trump but has since evolved to support him fully. This evolution represents not just personal growth but also a broader understanding

(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2024; hillbillyelegy; jdvance; qualifications; vp
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Unlike career politicians who often remain rigid in their views, Vance's ability to adapt and grow is a valuable trait for a leader.

Vance's military service as a Marine Corps Iraq combat veteran adds another layer to his qualifications. His firsthand experience in combat gives him a unique perspective on military and foreign affairs, something that is often lacking in career politicians.

Furthermore, his legal background, with a dual undergraduate degree in political science and philosophy from Ohio State University and a J.D. from Yale Law School, equips him with a solid understanding of the law and governance.

1 posted on 07/16/2024 9:56:11 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Same qualifications as Obama had.......................


2 posted on 07/16/2024 9:58:32 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: All

It would be impossible to be worse than Biden and Harris.


3 posted on 07/16/2024 9:59:34 AM PDT by escapefromboston (Peace, commerce and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none.)
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To: escapefromboston

It would be impossible to be worse than Biden and Harris.

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That’s right. No way it could be worse.

And JD Vance loves his country.


4 posted on 07/16/2024 10:06:42 AM PDT by laplata (They want each crisis to take the greatest toll possible.)
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To: Red Badger
Same qualifications as Obama had.........

I think that is conveniently lost on the Donk mafia media
5 posted on 07/16/2024 10:08:06 AM PDT by BigEdLB (Let's go Brandon)
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To: SeekAndFind

That’s nice. How would he be on judges?


6 posted on 07/16/2024 10:10:16 AM PDT by Stravinsky
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To: SeekAndFind

Because he’s not a libtard...


7 posted on 07/16/2024 10:11:53 AM PDT by Common Sense 101
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To: Red Badger

RE: Same qualifications as Obama had.......................

Better, I would say. He knows first hand what it’s like to be in the military. Plus, he is NOT going to be President immediately ( unlike Obama ). He has time to gain experience in office ( unlike Obama, who was thrust into the position immediately ).


8 posted on 07/16/2024 10:12:49 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

Well, he’s no Kamala.


9 posted on 07/16/2024 10:13:11 AM PDT by GMMC0987
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To: Stravinsky

Well, he’s Yale Law so…
At least he knows the role of a judge in our Republic, and its limits


10 posted on 07/16/2024 10:13:17 AM PDT by silverleaf (“Inside Every Progressive Is A Totalitarian Screaming To Get Out” —David Horowitz)
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To: Red Badger

Same qualifications as Obama had

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Minus state legislature. Plus military service. Better writer. Less of a cushy childhood, more transparent college years.

I hope he has four good years to study up!


11 posted on 07/16/2024 10:16:37 AM PDT by heartwood (Someone has to play devil's advocate.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Biden, Jimmy Carter, Obama.
It would be hard to be worse than any of them.


12 posted on 07/16/2024 10:16:46 AM PDT by Zathras
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To: Red Badger

He is a veteran though which helps a little with life experience.

“Vance was raised in Middletown, Ohio, and enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating high school in 2003. He served a four-year enlistment as a combat correspondent, during which he escorted civilian press and gathered information and wrote articles for a military news service.”
https://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/your-military/2024/07/16/with-trump-pick-jd-vance-is-first-post-911-vet-on-major-party-ticket/#:~:text=Vance%20was%20raised%20in%20Middletown,for%20a%20military%20news%20service.


13 posted on 07/16/2024 10:20:17 AM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
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To: Red Badger

Hmmm Obama was a Mairne Corp Iraq War vet and a venture capitalist like Vance?

Odd how 0 left those details out of his autobiography.


14 posted on 07/16/2024 10:20:23 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (Don't blame me, my congressman is MTG!)
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To: BigEdLB

Hmmm Obama was a Mairne Corp Iraq War vet and a venture capitalist like Vance?

Odd how 0 left those details out of his autobiography


15 posted on 07/16/2024 10:20:40 AM PDT by MNJohnnie (Don't blame me, my congressman is MTG!)
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To: heartwood

God fearing family man, not a limp wristed little queer.


16 posted on 07/16/2024 10:20:41 AM PDT by Fireone (Who killed Obama's chef?)
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To: Stravinsky

RE: That’s nice. How would he be on judges?

Here are some records of his for your perusal:

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/9/14/23874081/jd-vance-us-attorney-chicago-april-perry-senate-conformation-block

WASHINGTON – Ohio Republican senator J.D. Vance , angered over the federal prosecution of ex-President Donald Trump, is blocking a confirmation vote for April Perry to be the next U.S. Attorney in Chicago.

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SOURCE: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4719960-vance-conservative-pledge-block-biden-nominees/

Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) is leading a group of Senate conservatives who unveiled a pledge Thursday to block the fast-tracking of President Biden’s judicial nominees and U.S. attorney nominations in “response to the current administration’s persecution” of former President Trump.

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SOURCE: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/press/releases/12/18/2023/junior-senator-from-ohio-continues-to-block-durbins-attempt-to-confirm-us-attorney-nominations-on-the-senate-floor

Junior Senator from Ohio Continues to Block Durbin’s Attempt to Confirm U.S. Attorney Nominations on the Senate Floor


17 posted on 07/16/2024 10:22:44 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

“Our side” is already throwing the negatives into the wind. Republicans are their own worst enemy.


18 posted on 07/16/2024 10:25:07 AM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: escapefromboston

They are the unthinkable that somehow got elected to the highest office in America..,


19 posted on 07/16/2024 10:25:13 AM PDT by Leep (Leftardism strikes 1 in )
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To: heartwood; Red Badger

Abraham Lincoln served ONLY one term in the United States House of Representatives from 1847 to 1849, representing Illinois’ 7th congressional district before running for President. His only Federal experience.


20 posted on 07/16/2024 10:31:05 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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