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J.D. Vance

J.D. Vance is an American best-selling author, current US Senator, and venture capitalist who is the Republican nominee for US Vice President.

Vance's populist and nationalist views align with Trump's ideology, which might make him a suitable running mate. Both Vance and Trump have spoken out against the perceived elitism of the political establishment and the negative impact of globalization on American workers. Vance's background as a Marine and his experience in the private sector might appeal to Trump's base. Vance, once a critic of Trump, has become a staunch supporter. His alignment with Trump's "America First" policies strengthens their combined appeal to conservative voters. Vance supports Trump's economic and social policies, promising to continue the agenda of reducing government intervention and promoting conservative social values.

Vance's economic policies, such as reducing the national debt and promoting American manufacturing, differ from the Biden administration's focus on increasing government spending and investing in social programs. On healthcare, Vance supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, whereas the Biden administration has sought to strengthen and expand the program. Vance's stance on immigration and border control is more restrictive than the Biden administration's approach, which has focused on reforming the immigration system and providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Vance and Trump focus on deregulation and reducing the size of tech companies, contrasting Biden/Harris's approach of increasing regulation and promoting big government solutions. Vance's conservative stance on issues like abortion contrasts sharply with the more liberal positions of Biden and Harris. Vance's less interventionist approach diverges from the Biden administration's more active international engagement.

J.D. Vance

Running for:
US Vice President
Incumbent
Challenger

Websites

This election is on November 5th, 2024

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individual agenda


  • Economic Policy: Vance advocates for breaking up large tech companies like Google and Amazon, and supports policies that benefit small businesses and the middle class.
  • Social Policy: He has shown support for a nationwide 15-week abortion ban but has moderated his stance following Ohio's pro-abortion rights amendment in 2023.
  • Foreign Policy: Vance promotes a less interventionist approach, criticizing U.S. involvement in Ukraine and calling for European nations to take more responsibility for their own defense.
  • Advocates for reducing the national debt
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  • Advocates for increasing domestic energy production, and promoting American manufacturing
  • He also supports stricter border control, reducing illegal immigration, and increasing funding for law enforcement.


experience

  • Author of the bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" (2016), which explores his upbringing in a low-income family in Ohio and Kentucky.
  • Graduated summa cum laude from Ohio State University.
  • Graduate of Yale Law School (2013) with a Juris Doctor Degree (doctor of law) and a former Marine.
  • Worked as a law clerk and in private law practice.
  • Worked as a principal at the venture capital firm Mithril Capital Management.
  • Served as a board member for the nonprofit organization, Ohio Excels.
  • US Senator from 2023 to the present.


Partial Voting record

  • Reproductive Freedom for Women Act: Voted No on this bill, which passed the Senate on July 10, 2024 (49-44) VoteSmart​
  • A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization: Voted No on this bill, which did not pass cloture in the Senate on June 13, 2024 (48-47)​ VoteSmart​
  • Right to Contraception Act: Did not vote on this bill, which did not pass cloture in the Senate on June 5, 2024 (51-39) VoteSmart​
  • Border Act of 2024: Voted No on this bill, which did not pass cloture in the Senate on May 23, 2024 (43-50)​​ VoteSmart
  • Joint resolution on Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces: Voted Yes on this joint resolution, which passed the Senate on May 21, 2024 (50-45)​ VoteSmart
  • Providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission: Voted Yes on this joint resolution, which passed the Senate on May 16, 2024 (60-38)​ VoteSmart
  • Joint resolution on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure by the Federal Highway Administration: Voted Yes on this joint resolution, which passed the Senate on April 10, 2024 (53-47)VoteSmart​
  • Prohibit funds for certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency: Co-sponsored this bill, which was introduced on March 23, 2024​ VoteSmart​