Team,

Growing up in Georgetown, Ohio, I learned that there are certain values you’re likely to see in most rural Ohioans.

We respect authenticity – which means we can spot a phony when we see one. We believe in the dignity of hard work – but we do know there are situations where we just need a little help, which is why we are ALWAYS willing to support our neighbors.

Donald Trump’s VP pick, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, stands in stark contrast. He doesn’t represent the people I know from home. In a moment, I’m going to ask if you can chip in to support the Ohio Dems in this historic election year, but first, let me tell you why I am confident J.D. Vance is wrong for Ohio and wrong for the White House.

J.D. Vance’s career has been built on a phony image. His opportunism and lack of authenticity is what drove him from being a firm critic of Donald Trump to becoming one of his biggest supporters and ultimately, his VP pick. In 2016, Vance called himself a “Never Trump guy.” Of course when he ran for Senate in Ohio in 2021 and wanted Trump’s endorsement, he changed his tune. This cowardly flip-flopping is exactly the type of phony self-promotion that rural voters can see a mile away.

But he’s not just limited to flip-flopping. Vance built his political brand by shaming working-class families, sucking up to billionaires, and voting against working people every chance he got.

If there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that J.D. Vance’s agenda doesn’t align with Ohio’s rural culture of helping one’s neighbors.

So, team, if you are able, I hope you’ll consider donating right now to the Ohio Dems so they can stop phony J.D. Vance from seizing more power and protect the White House >>>

Thank you for taking the time.

Melissa Cropper
ODP Executive Committee Member