08/28/2024

During Michigan Rally, Vance Warns of China’s Influence

Vance’s rally Tuesday was the first of a series of events in the Rust Belt

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance started his Rust Belt sweep this week by attacking Vice President Kamala Harris’ record on the economy and pushing a message of protecting American jobs in the battleground state of Michigan — a key swing state that polls show Harris is leading in.

Speaking at a rally in Big Rapids, Michigan, former president Donald Trump's running mate tried to tie Harris to the Biden administration's policies — saying at one point that "Kamala Harris has been calling the shots" — while also warning of China's emergence as an economic superpower that’s taking jobs away from the U.S.

He stressed the electoral importance of Michigan, telling the crowd that the state will vote for Republicans. After the rally, he told reporters Michigan is "one of the most important states" in the election that has "borne the brunt of a lot of stupid policies."

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