Republicans Circle the Wagons for Vance After Rocky Start for Young Veep Candidate

Democrats have been incessant in their criticism of the 39-year-old firebrand populist, with many saying: He’s weird.

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Senator Vance campaigns at the first public rally with his running mate, President Trump, at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024, at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

After a rocky start for Senator Vance on the national stage as the youngest vice presidential candidate in seven decades, Republicans are rallying around their untested nominee as he gets his bearings. President Trump has said he fully supports his running mate despite the criticism he has faced, even as old comments and sagging poll numbers hamper the GOP ticket. 

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