With the announcement that Ohio Senator JD Vance has been selected to be Donald Trump’s pick as a running mate in the 2024 presidential race, Ohio politicians weighed in on the matter.
As expected, opinions were divided along party lines.
“Congratulations to Ohio’s Senator JD Vance on being chosen by President Trump to be his running mate.
“JD is a father, military veteran, best-selling author, and has served Ohio well as our U.S. Senator. In addition, JD’s unique life story will resonate with Republicans and Independent voters across the country.
“JD will also bring a new generational perspective to the ticket.
“President Trump has made a great choice and Senator Vance will be a great partner as they campaign together this fall.”
­— Gov. Mike DeWine

“JD Vance is a perfect pick – tough, smart and high-energy.
He knows what it’s like to have to fight, what it’s like to win, and what it’s like to serve.”
— Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost

“In Ohio, we’ve had a front row seat for JD ‘s political career. So here’s what the country needs to know.
JD Vance is an out-of-touch millionaire who launched his political career by taking advantage of Ohio’s opioid crisis and has spent his time in the Senate humiliating himself in the service of a convicted felon instead of working to improve the quality of life for Ohioans.
But with Vance’s history of political shapeshifting, he’s the perfect fit for a president whose empty promises of bringing jobs back to Ohio were secondary to spreading lies about a disease that killed 400,000 Americans all while devastating public trust in our government, and ripping away the foundation of our democracy.
Ohio has buyers’ remorse. Donald Trump and the country will too.”
– Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters