“Increasingly, Republicans are the party of working and middle class people.”
That’s J.D. Vance at the All-In Summit this week. Vance laid out a compelling vision of less regulation and greater prosperity.
Cutting Regulations to Benefit Average Americans
“…we’ve massively overregulated the real world.”
Vance points out that America innovates in software, but almost nowhere else.
That innovation benefits places like New York and SF. But it doesn’t do much for his constituents in Ohio, or for most Americans.
Vance traces that lack of innovation in the real world to regulation.
Software is new, so regulation is minimal. But in the older industries where most Americans make their living, regulation is crippling.
The way regulation leaves Silicon Valley alone and cripples Middle America is a point I’ve never heard anyone else make. It’s quite insightful.
Imagine if we could get construction, manufacturing and medicine to move at the speed of a Silicon Valley tech startup. Our economy would grow like never before.
Becoming a Trump Supporter
J.D. Vance was once a “Never Trump” guy. Now he’s Trump’s running mate.
What’s changed?
Over time, Vance realized that most of what the media says about Trump is untrue. Meanwhile, America performed better under Trump that it has in decades. We were at peace and the economy was strong.
I can definitely relate to Vance’s evolution. I campaigned for Hillary in 2016 and voted for Biden in 2020.
This year, I’m supporting Trump.
The Biden-Harris administration’s record is one of failure, inflation and war. Meanwhile, the more I listen to Trump, the more I realize the media has mischaracterized him.
I imagine the views of many other Americans are shifting as well.
Restoring Order on the Border
Vance wants to seal the border. He also wants to deport illegals who are already here, starting with violent criminals.
That’s hard to argue with. If we don’t have law and order, what do we have?
Vance and Trump are tough on illegal immigration. But they’re for high skilled immigrants coming here legally. As a former VC, Vance understands the importance of getting the smartest people here now.
This is the right policy for America. We need basic law and order, and we also need talent.
Where I Disagree with Vance
Host Jason Calacanis repeatedly asked Vance if he would’ve certified the electors in 2021, as Pence did. Vance’s answer was oblique — he said he would’ve asked the states to submit alternative slates of electors.
In essence, this means that Vance would not have certified the election. I disagree with Vance here.
We don’t have good evidence that the 2020 election was fraudulent. So, Pence was right to certify the results.
I want to see Trump win fair and square. Let’s can the tricky electoral tactics.
Wrap-Up
Vance did a good job of answering difficult questions clearly. He’s obviously an intelligent man, and he overcame very long odds to be sitting on that stage.
When Americans look at Vance, they’ll see their dreams: a poor kid who made it.
Vance also has a wonderful vision for the nation. Lower regulations, higher growth, and a secure border is a plan I can get behind.
What did you think of Vance’s talk?
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