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Some Republicans are starting to seriously regret Donald Trump’s vice presidential nominee, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance.

It’s been only one week since Vance was nominated at the Republican National Convention, and already his own party members are expressing severe doubts about Trump’s pick. The former president’s allies have acknowledged that nominating Vance was the product of Trump’s absolute certainty that he would be able to defeat Joe Biden in November. While Vance wouldn’t do much for swing voters or independents, he would likely shore up support among Trump’s base.

But ever since Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic Party’s new presumptive nominee, Republicans have begun to sour on Vance.

“The road got a lot harder. He was the only pick that wasn’t the safe pick. And I think everyone has now realized that,” one House Republican told Axios Thursday, under the condition of anonymity.

Another House Republican told Axios that Vance “doesn’t add much.”

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

I'm glad he did, he's the best fucking player on the Left's team.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago

Really?

Cause "Some Republicans..." = Bill o'-fucking-Reillys move.

"Some say... {Insert whatever the fuck}"

I don't buy it.

Trump: streams child pornography.

Headline: "RNC secures NAMBLA endorsement!"

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 month ago

Is it because the couch had an abortion?

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

You know, Vance was picked on July 15, and Joe dropped out on July 21. Is it possible that the Dems intentionally held off on the news that Joe would be dropping out so that the Reps would fumble the bag this hard on their VP pick? Or is it more likely that Donald made the mistake of listening to his incredibly stupid sons when they told him to go with Vance?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I assume Trump's only criteria was whoever swore the hardest that they wouldn't interfere with his next insurrection

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Correct, he picked the one guy who did not try to stop him from putting the fork in the electric socket

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago

Porque no los dos?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's not too late to swap him out. Eric Trump would be a big step up!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Wow! I never thought I would see those words ever written about Eric Trump. The sad part is that it's true.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

You know how some things are trashy when the poor do them, but accepted when the rich do them? Eric Trump is proof that "drinking heavily while pregnant" is one of those things.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 month ago

It's also so fucking funny when Trump turns on someone. Can't wait to see it happen with Vance

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