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Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms … or 2028? – podcast
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The US vice-president is following the Donald Trump playbook, attacking the Democrats, attempting to make jokes and even swearing more. Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why Vance is making such an effort to court voters Buy your tickets to the Guardian’s post-midter
The US vice-president is following the Donald Trump playbook, attacking the Democrats, attempting to make jokes and even swearing more. Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why Vance is making such an effort to court voters Buy your tickets to the Guardian’s post-midterm live event , hosted by Jonathan Freedland Watch Jonathan Freedland on our new Politics Weekly YouTube channel Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyamerica@theguardian.com Watch Today in Focus’ episode on the Trump administration investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar Read David Smith’s piece on Katie Zacharia’s first press conference Continue reading...
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