J. D. Vance and the Yahoo Caucus
His campaign was terrible, but his first year as a senator is worse.
by Tom Nichols
Jun 15, 2023
5 minutes
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When J. D. Vance first ran for office, he impressed some observers as a bridge between red and blue America. I was less impressed, but as a senator, he’s worse than even I expected; he’s become part of a caucus of panderers who are betraying the people they claim to represent.
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