It's Getting to be Time for Candidates to Throw in Their Hat, and J.D. Vance Is My Favorite

First, I’ll give a disclaimer. I’ve never been able to pick a President. People I’ve liked generally haven’t been able to get the necessary votes to win either the nomination or win the electoral college. Republican candidates I’ve liked are Mitt Romney, and John McCain. Democratic candidates I’ve liked are Al Gore, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, and Elizabeth Warren. For the record I did vote Harris over Trump in 2024 but wasn’t exactly fond of the choices. And, I haven’t been exactly fond of Biden. I did suggest both Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren run and later decided Bernie Sanders would have not made the best president. Generally, I have not been a fan of Trump, but suggest he isn’t doing a bad job now, and probably faces too much negative press, such that at this point the press is having him alive, and probably rather unfairly at that.

Right now, I see 2 standout candidates for the presidency as it gets time for people to throw in their “Hat.” This time I think the best choices are J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio. I don’t know who the democrats could possibly come up with who could compete, especially with J.D. Vance.

So, this is what the AI says about Vance, and I confirm that I support all of these political opinions.

JD Vance’s Key Policy Positions

JD Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee and U.S. Senator from Ohio, has built his reputation as a populist, Trump-aligned figure with a mix of hardline stances and pragmatic shifts.

Abortion
Vance describes himself as “100 percent pro-life” and campaigned on ending abortion, but has since tempered his rhetoric. He initially opposed exceptions for rape or incest, but now supports limited exceptions for “political reality.” He has backed a Supreme Court decision to federally protect access to the abortion pill mifepristone and has said he supports Trump’s policy of leaving abortion to the states The Hill+1.

Ukraine Aid
Vance is one of the Senate’s most vocal critics of U.S. military and financial support for Ukraine. In April 2024, he wrote that he “remains opposed to virtually any proposal for the United States to continue funding this war” and urged diplomacy with Vladimir Putin The Hill+1. He has opposed multiple Biden administration requests for additional aid.

Immigration
While not detailed in the provided sources, Vance has generally aligned with Trump’s hardline immigration positions, supporting border security and stricter enforcement measures WSKG.

Election Integrity
Vance has been a strong advocate for election security, opposing voter rollbacks and supporting measures to prevent fraud, in line with Trump’s campaign themes WSKG.

IVF and Fertility Policies
Vance supports fertility treatments like IVF, calling babies “a profound moral good” and pledging support for nationwide access. He has opposed legislation to mandate IVF coverage and has expressed concerns about religious liberty in the context of fertility care CBS News.

Foreign Policy
Vance promotes an “America First” approach, skeptical of prolonged foreign entanglements. He has criticized U.S. involvement in Ukraine and has encouraged closer ties with allies while warning against overreach The Hill+1.

Overall Alignment
Vance’s record shows a shift from early opposition to Trump to becoming one of his closest allies. He blends conservative social values with a pragmatic, state-focused approach on some issues, while maintaining a staunchly anti-war stance on Ukraine and a strong pro-life position with limited exceptions The Hill+2.