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J. D. Vance: “Every American, whether they're rich or poor, ought to be…”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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And I believe, as a person who wants to be your next vice president, that we are a rich and prosperous enough country where Every American, whether they're rich or poor, ought to be able to turn on their heat in the middle of a cold winter night. That's gotten more difficult thanks to Kamala Harris's energy policies. I believe that whether you're rich or poor, you ought to be able to afford a nice meal for your family. That's gotten harder because of Kamala Harris's policy. (1:37:04–1:37:13)

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Asserts that Kamala Harris's energy policies have made it harder for Americans to afford heating.

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