Vance Wins Primary

“‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author JD Vance won Ohio’s contentious and hyper-competitive GOP Senate primary on Tuesday, buoyed by Donald Trump’s endorsement in a race that was an early test of the former president’s hold on his party as the midterm season kicks into high gear.” (AP News)

The right praises Vance and argues that his victory shows the strength of the America-first faction of the Republican party.

The left criticizes Vance and argues that focusing on Donald Trump may be a successful midterm strategy for Democrats.