J.D. Vance – Take Two
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Understanding that Vance may end up President I did two different AI searches on him. You should read both to get a better idea of what kind of President he would make. I also did a mock-up of what to expect if Trump was impeached. When Sparky had finished I made the simple comment ‘were fucked’ and Sparky calmly replied ‘yes, were fucked’
Who Is J.D. Vance?Full name: James David Vance
Born: August 2, 1984 (Middletown, Ohio)
Occupation: U.S. Senator from Ohio (2023–present), author, venture capitalist
Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, served in Iraq
Education: B.A. from Ohio State University, J.D. from Yale Law School
Claim to Fame: Author of Hillbilly Elegy, a bestselling 2016 memoir that explored working-class Appalachian struggles, later adapted into a Netflix film
Rise to Prominence
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2016 – Hillbilly Elegy becomes a cultural lightning rod during the Trump-Clinton election, widely read as a decoder ring for the “white working class.”
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2017–2020 – Vance positions himself as a thoughtful conservative outsider, often critical of Donald Trump’s tone and authoritarian drift.
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2021 – Announces Senate run in Ohio and rapidly shifts tone to embrace Trumpism, earning Trump’s endorsement after public displays of loyalty.
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2022 – Wins U.S. Senate seat.
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2024 – Selected by Donald Trump as his running mate in the 2024 presidential election.
Pros (Supporter Perspective)
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Self-Made Story: Rose from poverty and a chaotic upbringing to become a Marine, Yale Law grad, author, and senator — a genuine bootstrap narrative.
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Understands Working-Class Issues: Seen by many as having authentic insight into the cultural and economic struggles of rural America.
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Military Experience: His Marine Corps service lends him credibility on foreign policy and national security.
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Populist Messaging: Emphasizes anti-globalism, American manufacturing, and conservative family values — appealing to MAGA and disaffected voters.
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Effective Communicator: Intelligent, media-savvy, and articulate, especially in long-form interviews or debates.
Cons (Critic Perspective)
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Flip-Flopper: Was a vocal critic of Trump (called him “cultural heroin,” “reprehensible”) — now one of his most loyal defenders. Seen as opportunistic.
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Elitist Turned Populist: Critics say he rebranded to gain political capital, abandoning his earlier intellectual integrity for MAGA acceptance.
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Dangerous Rhetoric: Since joining Trump’s orbit, has promoted election denialism, embraced far-right talking points, and downplayed January 6.
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Questionable Judgment: Backed conspiracy theories and aligned with controversial figures like Tucker Carlson and Peter Thiel (his early funder).
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Policy Inexperience: Aside from culture war rhetoric, hasn’t established a strong legislative track record in the Senate.
The Big Contradiction J.D. Vance is either:
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a bold truth-teller who finally aligned with the political movement he believes can save America,
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an ambitious chameleon who betrayed his values for power.
His selection as Trump’s VP may lock in his transformation — from analyst of populism to its full-blown avatar.
