J. D. Vance Critics Disconnected from Lived Reality of Americans

In his speech at the Republican convention, vice-presidential nominee J. D. Vance trespassed against one of the foremost clichés in American life — that our country is simply an idea.

Vance said of the people he grew up with in Appalachia, “they love this country, not only because it’s a good idea, but because in their bones they know that this is their home, and it will be their children’s home.”

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Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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In his speech at the Republican convention, vice-presidential nominee J. D. Vance trespassed against one of the foremost clichés in American life — that our country is simply an idea.

Vance said of the people he grew up with in Appalachia, “they love this country, not only because it’s a good idea, but because in their bones they know that this is their home, and it will be their children’s home.”