Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril Democrats Dismiss JD Vance at Their Peril
Calling the Ohio senator "weird" may feel satisfying. Pundits have dismissed him as a drag on the ticket. But the smarter play would still be to steal his thunder.
Sep 6, 2024 / Column / Erica Etelson and Anthony Flaccavento
With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight With Kamala Harris and Usha Vance, Indian Americans Are Enjoying a Moment in the Spotlight
Yet as both JD Vance and Kamala Harris struggle to introduce their South Asian families to the wider culture, America’s “Passage to India” remains beset by racism and backlash.
The Trump Campaign Is Now Running on Pure Contempt The Trump Campaign Is Now Running on Pure Contempt
Both Trump and JD Vance are incapable of hiding their lack of basic humanity.
Aug 28, 2024 / Chris Lehmann
JD Vance Is the Wrong Answer To a Very Real Problem Facing Men JD Vance Is the Wrong Answer To a Very Real Problem Facing Men
Men are in a crisis, for sure. But JD Vance is not the example of masculinity that those who are lost should follow.
Aug 23, 2024 / Ginny Hogan
Tim Walz Is the Perfect Foil to the Fraud That Is JD Vance Tim Walz Is the Perfect Foil to the Fraud That Is JD Vance
The Democratic nominee for vice president is a happy warrior whose convention speech proved he can take on his “dark and ominous” GOP rival.
Aug 22, 2024 / John Nichols
Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground Why JD Vance Is Unpopular and Project 2025 Has Gone Underground
The Heritage Foundation’s attempt to produce an intellectual and wonkish Trumpism turns off voters.
Aug 9, 2024 / Jeet Heer
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
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
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
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