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September 18, 2026
Vice President Vance Campaigns in Iowa, Criticizes Democrats
- Vice President JD Vance criticized Democrats, stating the midterms are a referendum on 'common sense versus pure unadulterated crazy.'
- He voiced support for Iowa Republican candidates, including gubernatorial nominee Zach Lane and Rep. Ashley Hinson.
- Vance claimed that today's Democrats have strayed far from the party of FDR and JFK, calling some candidates 'out-and-out lunatics.'
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- Live updates: Vance stumps in Iowa as races tighten; Trump sets up healthcare announcementSep 18, 2026 at 1:04 PM · The Hill
- Vance contends with headwinds in IowaSep 18, 2026 at 4:47 PM · The Hill
- live: Vance takes Trump's midterm message to IowaSep 18, 2026 at 4:53 PM · The Hill
- Vance ends Iowa rally with 7-minute censure of Rob SandSep 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM · The Hill
- Vance campaigns in deep-red territory, highlighting risks for GOPSep 18, 2026 at 7:33 PM · Washington Post
- Kansas Democratic Senate candidate: VP Vance attacks on faith are a sign of ‘desperation’Sep 18, 2026 at 8:55 PM · NBC
- Vance campaigns in red Iowa but barely mentions competitive Senate raceSep 18, 2026 at 9:28 PM · CNN
- Vance calls midterms a referendum on ‘common sense versus pure unadulterated crazy'Sep 18, 2026 at 11:26 PM · Fox News