Vance responds to Walz calling GOP ticket ‘weird’
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance sought to brush off his Democratic rivals’ attempts to brand him as “weird,” claiming that Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, “aren’t comfortable in their own skin.”
For the full interview, be sure to tune into "State of the Union" this Sunday at 9 a.m. ET, where Dana Bash sits down with JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee. In a preview of the interview, Vance pushes back against attempts by his Democratic rivals, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, to brand him as "weird." According to Vance, the vice president and the Minnesota governor "aren't comfortable in their own skin" due to their policy stances, which they are not being transparent about.
Vance suggests that instead of engaging in name-calling, Harris and Walz should focus on communicating their plans for improving the lives of the American people. He finds it insulting that the Harris campaign page lacks a dedicated section outlining their policy proposals. Vance criticized, "They're name-calling instead of actually telling the American people how they're going to make their lives better. I think that's weird, but they can call me whatever they want."
The Ohio senator's comments come as Democrats seize on a message stemming from Walz's earlier description of both Vance and former President Donald Trump as "just weird." This statement was made several weeks before Walz was chosen as Harris' running mate. Despite this, Bash pointed out that Harris and Walz have indeed discussed policy positions and are actively trying to define the Republican ticket for voters.
Vance countered by claiming that the absence of policy proposals on the Harris campaign page is a sign of disrespect to American voters. He urged voters to examine the website for themselves, stating, "Dana, if you go to Kamala Harris' campaign page right now, they still don't have a policy—policy positions about what they're going to do. I think that's really insulting to Americans."
A closer look at the Harris campaign website reveals that while it does include biographies of both the vice president and Tim Walz, along with sections for fundraising, volunteering, and merchandise, it currently lacks a dedicated section outlining their policy agenda. This omission has become a point of criticism for the Harris-Walz ticket, as voters seek clarity and specifics on their proposed policies.
The exchange between Dana Bash and JD Vance highlights the ongoing back-and-forth between the Democratic and Republican tickets, with each side attempting to define the other in the eyes of voters. As the election draws nearer, these discussions about policy transparency and personal comfort will likely continue to shape the narrative of the campaign. Don't miss the full interview for additional insights and perspectives from JD Vance.
Vance suggests that instead of engaging in name-calling, Harris and Walz should focus on communicating their plans for improving the lives of the American people. He finds it insulting that the Harris campaign page lacks a dedicated section outlining their policy proposals. Vance criticized, "They're name-calling instead of actually telling the American people how they're going to make their lives better. I think that's weird, but they can call me whatever they want."
The Ohio senator's comments come as Democrats seize on a message stemming from Walz's earlier description of both Vance and former President Donald Trump as "just weird." This statement was made several weeks before Walz was chosen as Harris' running mate. Despite this, Bash pointed out that Harris and Walz have indeed discussed policy positions and are actively trying to define the Republican ticket for voters.
Vance countered by claiming that the absence of policy proposals on the Harris campaign page is a sign of disrespect to American voters. He urged voters to examine the website for themselves, stating, "Dana, if you go to Kamala Harris' campaign page right now, they still don't have a policy—policy positions about what they're going to do. I think that's really insulting to Americans."
A closer look at the Harris campaign website reveals that while it does include biographies of both the vice president and Tim Walz, along with sections for fundraising, volunteering, and merchandise, it currently lacks a dedicated section outlining their policy agenda. This omission has become a point of criticism for the Harris-Walz ticket, as voters seek clarity and specifics on their proposed policies.
The exchange between Dana Bash and JD Vance highlights the ongoing back-and-forth between the Democratic and Republican tickets, with each side attempting to define the other in the eyes of voters. As the election draws nearer, these discussions about policy transparency and personal comfort will likely continue to shape the narrative of the campaign. Don't miss the full interview for additional insights and perspectives from JD Vance.