In Middletown, Ohio, Vance’s hometown tale inspires and troubles residents - Washington Examiner

J.D. Vance and his running mate, former President Donald Trump , are looking to appeal to working-class voters and those suffering under the high cost of living to become the next White House administration.

In Middletown , Ohio , Republicans are fired up about the Ohioan being selected for vice presidential nominee.

In his memoir, Hillbilly Elegy , Vance wrote about the decline of manufacturing jobs and American occupation.

J.D. Vance’s story in Hillbilly Elegy was a “terrible representation” of Middletown , a small business owner said.

Trump won Ohio by roughly 8 points in 2016 and 2020 , with strategists expecting him to sweep the Buckeye State by double digits this November .

Dole said Trump doesn’t need Vance to win Ohio , but Republicans may need Vance for down-ballot races.

J.D. Vance drew ire from Democrats and some Republicans after he and Trump made comments that Haitian immigrants in Springfield , Ohio , were eating neighbors' pets.

Springfield Mayor Rob Rue , as well as Gov. Mike DeWine , have denied the claims perpetuated by the Republican presidential ticket.

Vance has doubled down on his remarks in interviews and during the vice presidential debate.