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September 15, 2026
Vice President JD Vance Urges House Republicans to Use Abdul El-Sayed as a Campaign Foil
- Vance advised House Republicans to highlight Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as a campaign target if their opponents aren't extreme enough.
- He stressed the need for Republicans to be honest about economic frustrations and to communicate their accomplishments over the past 18 months.
- Vance called on members from safe districts to financially support colleagues in competitive races, aiming to raise $10 billion for GOP candidates.
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- Vance talks midterms, not AI, in House GOP visitSep 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM · Politico
- EXCLUSIVE: Inside Vance's intimate Capitol Hill huddle as Republicans confront tough midterm terrainSep 15, 2026 at 5:04 PM · Fox News
- Vance tells House Republicans to ‘just talk about Abdul El-Sayed’ if their own opponents aren’t ‘that crazy’Sep 16, 2026 at 12:41 AM · CNN