Vance Cries 'Dumbest Candidate,' Ignores His Own Campaign Contributions
J.D. Vance recently declared the Democrats would pick their 'dumbest candidate' for 2028, a rather rich assertion from a man whose political ascent was bankrolled by forces not known for their altruistic pursuit of intellectual brilliance. Vance himself received over $30 million from Peter Thiel's various PACs in his 2022 Senate race, as reported by OpenSecrets.org, dwarfing his Democratic
opponent Tim Ryan's funds. Hypocritically, he simultaneously champions 'populist revolt' while being a direct beneficiary of mega-donor largesse. Perhaps the 'dumbest candidate' isn't the one with the lowest IQ, but the one who pretends deep pockets don't dictate policy, or the one who rails against elitism while cashing checks from billionaires. It appears in Washington, predicting 'dumb'
candidates is easier than refusing 'donor' cash. Vance’s comments raise questions: is the intelligence he’s judging actual intellect, or just how well a candidate aligns with their financial backers' interests?