Midwest Republicans want Vance out in full force ahead of midterms
Source: Politico
05/16/2026 10:00 AM EDT
Midwest Republicans say they need Vice President JD Vance to visit their states ahead of the midterms to juice voter turnout amid an unpopular war in Iran and anxiety about the rising cost of living.
Vance is definitely going to be in Michigan quite a bit this cycle, said Michigan GOP Chairman Jim Runestad, noting that the vice presidents team has been in touch about all of the different possible options for him to come out.
The vice presidents team has assured Runestad that Vance will be visiting and is in touch with several other state leaders throughout the Midwest, where a handful of key Senate and House races will determine which party holds the chambers during the presidents final two years of the term and will also serve as 2028 battlegrounds.
Having [President Donald Trump and Vance] come here is absolutely vital, Runestad said.
Read more: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/16/midwest-republicans-vance-midterms-00924595
He's a loser who has been kept out of the loop but go right ahead.
travelingthrulife
(5,557 posts)PatSeg
(53,515 posts)That was my first reaction. The more he is out there, the better for Democrats. This man has the charisma of a slimy slug.
PatSeg
(53,515 posts)lapfog_1
(31,975 posts)yorkster
(3,948 posts)dalton99a
(95,209 posts)Diamond_Dog
(41,021 posts)Yeah, thatll work.
underpants
(197,146 posts)Seem like two poison pills to choose from for most of the general public.
murielm99
(33,081 posts)that shit in Illinois.
catbyte
(39,301 posts)JD is the kiss of death. Then there's this...

mercuryblues
(16,515 posts)eppur_se_muova
(42,477 posts)Midnight Writer
(25,724 posts)They can make up their couches for him.
paleotn
(22,684 posts)And his Maine visit for Suzie was, well, not terribly beneficial.
If they're looking for someone to spin this disaster, the empty suit isn't a good choice. But if that's what they want, so be it.
mercuryblues
(16,515 posts)For the proverbial scapegoat.
livetohike
(24,410 posts)will be. Putting their faith in him to save their asses
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stopdiggin
(15,632 posts)In fact, every Democrat on earth is crying tears of joy, and encouragement! You go!
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kimbutgar
(27,543 posts)Bengus81
(10,358 posts)Sounds like a plan. Maybe too he can yank on about food stamp recipients that drive Lambo's.
Right....
yardwork
(69,612 posts)Bring out the gimp, er, Vance and unleash his petulant strident scolding on every Republican voter.
ananda
(35,483 posts)He has the wit and charisma of a garter snake
wrapped around Trump's wrist.
blue-wave
(5,532 posts)Mr. Congeniality himself? Go for it. Orban went down in a landslide after Vance visited. People will see right through this bullshit.
ChicagoTeamster
(1,246 posts)to China that Trump just defended on his China trip.
Vinca
(54,321 posts)Skittles
(172,817 posts)I think JD is as disliked as Ted Fucking Cruz.
twodogsbarking
(19,309 posts)Skittles
(172,817 posts)twodogsbarking
(19,309 posts)Ritabert
(2,612 posts)IronLionZion
(51,541 posts)They may be overestimating his popularity and influence