In fight to be No. 2, Vance and Walz share humble roots that created different paths

Many voters know little about Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Supporters listen as Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance speaks at a campaign event Wednesday in Traverse City, Mich. “Still, I tend to think that Vance is hurting Trump,” Goldstein said. A spokesperson for Vance explained that, despite appearances, the previously private critique was actually aimed at “establishment Republicans who thwarted much of Trump’s populist economic agenda.” Walz also has been forced to explain some of his past statements, particularly his claim — during a discussion of gun control to curtail school shootings — about “weapons of war, that I carried in war.” Politics Column: How Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California recall inform the Harris-Trump race Schwarzenegger unexpectedly sprang forth and launched a 60-day candidacy for governor as part of a madcap recall election. He told a rally in Raleigh, N.C., last week that eggs that once went for about $1.50 a dozen have jumped in price to “close to $4.” The GOP vice presidential candidate also said in the Tar Heel State that the price of ground beef had jumped up to nearly $6 a pound, which he blamed on “Kamala Harris’ policies,” adding: “We just need to get back to commonsense economic policies so that American families can afford to feed their children the food that they want.” Vance echoed Trump in blaming escalating prices in large part on higher fuel costs. Walz also contrasts the two presidential candidates’ leadership styles, depicting Harris as “poised, thoughtful, compassionate strong,” and Trump as “the guy yelling at clouds.” Opinions on the presidential candidates are well-entrenched.