October 11, 2024

Republicans Could Learn From J.D. Vance’s Appeal to Compassion

His debate performance showed he can channel conservative populism into rhetoric that can appeal widely.

Patrick T. Brown, The Dispatch

Last week’s vice presidential debate will likely serve as the last chance for voters to compare the two presidential campaigns head-to-head. And the Republican ticket couldn’t have asked for a more polished and professional final word than it got from Sen. J.D. Vance.  


In many ways, he made the pitch for Trumpism to undecided voters more succinctly than anyone, including Trump himself, ever has. He argued convincingly for the government to take a proactive role in buttressing the family, tilting the scales in favor of American workers, prioritizing energy production, and more…