With less than seven weeks to go until election day, vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance made another stop in Michigan, and his first to Traverse City.
Vance attacked Vice President Kamala Harris on the economy, blaming her for inflation and increases to the cost of living.
“So when Kamala Harris says that she has a plan, you better run for the hills, because her record for the past three and a half years has been a disaster for this state and for the entire country,” said Vance, (R) Ohio.
Vance bashed Harris on her ability to lead on the world stage, questioning if she would be able to address crises in the US and abroad.
“The most important thing is not that we agree on 100% of the issues, it’s that we have a person of character and courage under fire in the Oval Office,” he said.
Vance accused Harris of wanting to outsource American manufacturing jobs and reward foreign producers. He put a focus on electric vehicle manufacturing jobs and Michigan’s history with the auto industry.
“I think Michigan’s role is going to be leading this industry, but only if we stop the stupid policies of Kamala Harris and get Donald Trump back in the White House.”
Harris’s campaign hit back against those claims earlier in the day, saying she supports additional government investment in a range of industries.
“The vice president’s economic agenda is focused on lowering costs for the middle class,” said Kevin Munoz, senior spokesperson for the campaign. “It’s focused on increasing opportunity for our small businesses, and it’s also focused on making sure we are building and bolstering manufacturing across the country so that we don’t cede the future of this country to countries like China.”
Absentee voting begins in Michigan this week, and Vance encouraged supporters to organize and vote early.
“Here’s how you get out there and vote legally 10 times — you take yourself to the polls and you get nine of your friends and family to go along with you,” he said.
Voters are able to request absentee ballots through October, while early in-person voting will begin by Oct. 26. More information on voting options can be found with the Secretary of State’s office.