Is JD Vance campaigning for the midterms – or 2028? | Politics Weekly America

The Guardian UK Friday 16 October 2026, 11:00 UTC By Presented by Jonathan Freedland with Arwa Mahdawi , produced by Nada Smiljanic and Danielle Stephens 1 min read

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The US vice-president is following the Donald Trump playbook, attacking the Democrats, attempting to make jokes and even swearing more. Jonathan Freedland talks to Arwa Mahdawi about why Vance is making such an effort to court voters Continue reading...

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