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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaks during an interview at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort, Kentucky, on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Andy Beshear Is Shredding J.D. Vance in the Virtual VP Debate Andy Beshear Is Shredding J.D. Vance in the Virtual VP Debate

The Kentucky governor is doing exactly what a vice presidential pick is supposed to. Kamala Harris is surely watching.

Jul 24, 2024 / John Nichols

Republican vice presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance speaks at a campaign rally in Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on July 20, 2024.

The Tragedy of J.D. Vance The Tragedy of J.D. Vance

Vance could have been a key player in addressing the roots of the opioid crisis. Instead, he went in another direction.

Jul 23, 2024 / Gregg Gonsalves

Republican vice presidential candidate US Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks on stage on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

J.D. Vance’s Phony Populism Thrilled the RNC. The Rest of Us Shouldn’t Be Fooled. J.D. Vance’s Phony Populism Thrilled the RNC. The Rest of Us Shouldn’t Be Fooled.

The vice presidential nominee pitched himself as an avatar of the working class. Don’t believe the hype.

Jul 18, 2024 / Chris Lehmann

J.D. Vance and Donald Trump at a campaign rally, March 16, 2024, in Vandalia, Ohio.

Joe Biden Was Never As Tough on Trump as J.D. Vance Joe Biden Was Never As Tough on Trump as J.D. Vance

The man Trump has picked as his vice presidential running mate was once the ultimate Never Trumper.

Jul 16, 2024 / John Nichols

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