The Campaign Moment

Did Trump make a mistake with Vance?


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It’s only been two weeks since JD Vance became Donald Trump’s running mate, and he’s already getting a lot of attention. But maybe not for the reasons Republicans wanted.

Past comments from the Ohio senator about “childless cat ladies” and parents having more voting power in elections have unleashed a flurry of criticism from Democrats. Vance’s comments also fueled a new line of attack from opponents who are deriding him as “weird.” 

Co-host and senior political reporter Aaron Blake speaks with “Campaign Moment” podcast producer Laura Benshoff about all things Vance, and what his unusual unpopularity could mean for the Trump campaign.

Today’s show was produced by Laura Benshoff and mixed by Rennie Svirnovskiy. It was edited by Lucy Perkins and Mary Jo Murphy. Thanks also to Ali Bianco.

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