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Best of the Spectator

Spectator Out Loud: Kate Andrews, Adam Frank, David Hempleman-Adams, Svitlana Morenets and Michael Beloff

Jul 20, 2024
Kate Andrews analyzes J.D. Vance's MAGA stance, Adam Frank discusses super-Earths for alien life, David Hempleman-Adams recounts his balloon voyage, Svitlana Morenets reports on Kharkiv's battle, and Michael Beloff dives into Olympics history.
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  • J.D. Vance's political shift towards staunch support for MAGA policies is traced from initial reservations about Trump.
  • Exploration of super-Earths raises questions about potential alien life forms due to unique composition and extreme pressures.

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JD Vance's Political Journey

JD Vance's political evolution from once criticizing Trump to becoming a staunch supporter is traced. Vance, a junior senator from Ohio, gained fame through his autobiography describing his upbringing in a Rust Belt town marked by poverty. Despite initial reservations about Trump, Vance aligned with MAGA policies, including defending Trump's actions during the Capitol insurrection and endorsing election fraud claims.

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