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J. D. Vance: “Whether you're rich or poor, you ought to be able to afford…”

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

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… 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. I believe that whether you're rich or poor, you ought to be able to afford to buy a house. You ought to be able to live in safe neighborhoods. (1:37:13–1:37:22)

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Asserts that Kamala Harris's policies have made it more difficult for families to afford meals.

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