Given the fact that he is a finalist in the VP stakes, it is helpful to hear the guy speak. Among the potential picks, he is the most credible “America First” candidate.
He is not perfect– not unlike Trump. He recently equivocated on the abortion issue– just like Trump. He says that America is a nation, but recall that it was referred to as a “union” during its early days– invoking the concept that the states retain significant sovereignty. But his talk nevertheless hits some good notes, and is worth hearing:
Stop what you're doing and watch this right now if you want to know what America First is all about🔥
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 11, 2024
“America is not just an idea. America is a nation. America is a group of people with a common history and a common future.” – @JDVance1 pic.twitter.com/1zQEv9u1Mm
I’ve heard JD was/is a Never Trumper, so I’m confused as to why he’s being considered.
I did not know that about him, TCFan, because their political philosophies seem pretty similar. Perhaps Trump won his support over time?
okay, I guess he was won over as many others have been as well!
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/rise-jd-vance-trump-guy-potential-vp-pick/story?id=111310334
That’s a good article, TCFan. I think he most closely approximates Trumpism among the potential candidates being discussed, and would cement Trump’s legacy if he went on to become president in four years. He would be a loss in the Senate, however, because as you know the Senate GOP has few conservatives.