Populist author J.D. Vance was declared the victor over former state treasurer Josh Mandel on May 3rd. Vance received the endorsement of President Trump over Mandel, despite the fact that both declared themselves pro-Trump candidates. Mandel likewise had the endorsement of Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. Vance’s victory reflects very well on Trump’s record of endorsements leading to election victories.
A special message from President Trump to the great State of Ohio:#OHSen #MAGA pic.twitter.com/cTnPqJwBI5
— JD Vance for U.S. Senate Press (@JDVancePress) April 30, 2022
Vance is best known for composing “Hillbilly Elegy,” a New York Times bestseller recording the political modifications amongst working-class white individuals in the beleaguered area of Appalachia. He at first declined and ridiculed Trump in 2016 however later on ended up being an ardent supporter of his policies.
“Like some others, J.D. Vance may have said some not-so-great things about me in the past, but he gets it now, and I have seen that in spades,” said Trump in his endorsement in April. “He is our best chance for victory in what could be a very tough race.”.
At a Delaware, OH rally, Trump noted, “You know what, he’s a guy who said some bad sh*t about me,” Trump said. “But you know what, every one of the others did also. In fact, if I went by that standard, I don’t think I would have ever endorsed anyone in the country.”
Alluding to the unexpected nature of his endorsement, President Trump added,
“This is not an easy endorsement for me to make because I like and respect some of the other candidates in the race—they’ve said great things about “Trump” and, like me, they love Ohio and love our Country. I’ve studied this race closely and I think J.D. is the most likely to take out the weak, but dangerous, Democrat opponent—dangerous because they will have so much money to spend.
However, J.D. will destroy him in the debates and will fight for the MAGA Movement in the Senate. He’s strong on the Border, tough on Crime, understands how to use Taxes and Tariffs to hold China accountable, will fight to break up Big Tech, and has been a warrior on the Rigged and Stolen Presidential Election. J.D. is a Marine who served in the Iraq War, a graduate of The Ohio State University, and earned a Law Degree from Yale—a great student. With J.D. Vance, Ohio gets both brains and brawn. Ohio has been good to me, I won it twice, really BIG, and I have likewise been GREAT for Ohio. Let’s keep it going!”
The race was mainly viewed as a test of the political impact Trump held within the Republican celebration as some components have actually tried to move on without him.
Heading into the main election, Mandel and Vance were within the margin of error in the current Fox News survey.
Vance will take on Tim Ryan, the Democratic senatorial candidate. They are contending to fill out the seat abandoned by Sen. Rob Portman, a Republican, who is not running for re-election.
Tens of millions of RINO dollars spent to stop my man @JDVance1 in Ohio and they call it before 9 o’clock. The America First movement is alive and well people. Congrats JD, well done. pic.twitter.com/Yhu3LEHjQF
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) May 4, 2022
H/T The Blaze
