Former President Trump selects J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate, emphasizing Vance's atypical background and youth in comparison to previous vice presidential nominees. The chapter explores Vance's transformation from a never-trumper to a significant figure on a presidential ticket, underscoring the importance of having a millennial presence in high-level politics.
In this bonus installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew discusses former president Donald Trump’s choice of running mate: Ohio senator J.D. Vance. The “Hillbilly Elegy” author is unique among past running mates for his lack of political experience — and for his beard. What kind of running mate might he be? And will it matter?
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