At 11:51 in the morning, JD Vance landed at a small regional airport in Texas and had a six-vehicle motorcade drive him 295 feet to a rally podium, with Air Force Two still visible behind him. He opened by telling a man who shouted that he loved him, “I love you too, sir, in a totally platonic way, to be clear,” before adding, “I’m the vice president, not James Talarico.” That set the tone for an entire morning of sexual innuendo and culture war attacks against a former teacher and devout Presbyterian Christian whose compassion has reached voters beyond the Democratic base. Before leaving for Texas, Vance suggested Talarico had an unusual internet search history, then admitted, “Maybe he doesn’t. Just guessing, but I wouldn’t want to see it.” This was his case for electing Ken Paxton, who had been impeached and acquitted, faced securities fraud charges that were later dismissed, and been accused of abusing his office.
I had the general displeasure of watching both Vance and Trump’s rallies. In Alaska, Trump told the same recycled stories, including his preposterous claim that a transgender swimmer passed a female competitor so fast that the wind burned her skin. Both were underwater. Vance was copying the insults and the targets, but he could not recreate Trump’s connection with the crowd. That should make him less dangerous. I am not sure it does. Vance called Talarico’s candidacy a “plot to seize power,” treating ordinary political opposition as a threat to the country. His performance looked like another audition for the presidency, showing the MAGA base that he could deliver the cruelty while showing donors that he could deliver their demands. Replacing Trump with someone capable of finishing a coherent sentence might reduce the daily chaos. Vance is deeply embedded in the project, backed by tech money and willing to carry out the visions of Stephen Miller and the Heritage Foundation. Trump is a wrecking ball swinging in every direction. Vance could be easier to control and more strategic about destroying the remaining guardrails.
We are three weeks from the midterms, and even though Trump and Vance are not on the ballot, they really are. Flipping the House and possibly the Senate would build a firewall against Trump’s remaining time and whatever version of this movement comes next. On Saturday, October 17, the next No Kings events will focus on voter turnout, early voting, and election protection at more than 1,500 gatherings across the country. The movement has grown from four million people in June 2025 to an estimated eight million in March, and this next round is expected to be its largest yet. Asked about the midterms, Vance admitted, “We know that we’re swimming upstream.” They know holding onto unchecked power will be difficult. Our task is to turn that growing resistance into votes and a Congress capable of stopping the uncertainty and chaos.
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This video is based on my written post, available HERE, and based on the events of 10-13-2026.
This commentary represents my personal opinions and analysis of matters of public concern, informed by publicly available information. Any references to individuals constitute opinion and commentary protected under the First Amendment.
Sources:
WATCH LIVE: Vance speaks at a GOP rally in Texas: YouTube Video
JUST IN: JD Vance Speaks To Reporters En Route To Midterm Rally In Texas: YouTube Video
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2026/10/08/trump-hold-midterm-rally-wasilla/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/2026-means-2028-why-jd-100349517.html
https://politicalwire.com/2026/10/01/vance-predicts-tough-midterms/
https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/vance-2028-buzz-grows-but-midterms-could-sting-1.500705402
https://newsweek.com/jd-vance-approval-rating-plunges-historic-low-11809549
