Commentary: Vice President JD Vance: The Ohio 'hillbilly' who learned to punch down

A local news story from Florida, reported by Florida Phoenix.

Local News · Florida · October 24, 2026

From Florida Phoenix

JD Vance built a national career as the Ohio hillbilly who could explain what it felt like to be looked down on. Now, as vice president, he is inviting Americans to look and punch down on others. I am a gay man in Sandusky, Ohio.

Reported by Florida Phoenix, October 24, 2026. Read the full story at Florida Phoenix →

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