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J. D. Vance: “The Democrats are obsessed with this state, this cycle.”

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

'They Are Ruthless—They Will Do Whatever They Need To Do': JD Vance Excoriates 'Far-Left' Democrats

Published October 6, 2026

And it's why you also need leaders who, you have faith will fight, truly fight every single day to protect that heritage and to build on it. My friends, The Democrats are obsessed with this state, this cycle. AOC and Kamala Harris and the rest of them, they see the Last Front volunteer as their last, best hope to take America in a far left direction, to impeach Donald J. (03:01–03:06)

STATEMENT

Asserts that Democrats are particularly focused on Alaska in the current election cycle.

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See the main statements from J. D. Vance in this video

“They [Democrats] want to impeach Donald J. Trump.”
Asserts that Democrats aim to impeach Donald Trump.02:15-03:22
“They [Democrats] want to turn off the energy projects that we're building all across this state.”
Asserts that Democrats intend to halt energy projects in Alaska.02:15-03:31
“They [Democrats] want to throttle this state and this country's incredible progress.”
Asserts that Democrats aim to hinder progress in Alaska and the U.S.02:15-03:06
“They [Democrats] will do whatever they need to do, right up to cheating and right up to lying.”
Asserts that Democrats are willing to resort to unethical tactics in elections.02:15-03:40
“They [Democrats] will put somebody on the ballot who has no reason to be there other than to help them steal an election.”
Asserts that Democrats may manipulate ballot entries to influence election outcomes.02:15-03:50
“They see the Last Front volunteer as their last, best hope to take America in a far left direction.”
Asserts that Democrats view Alaska as crucial for advancing a far-left agenda.03:11-03:20