JD Vance cuts the profile of an outsider’s insider on Capitol Hill and K Street.
Donald Trump, who picked the Ohio Republican senator as his running mate, and GOP insiders view Vance as the future of their party. They don’t necessarily agree on whether that’s a good thing.
Lobbying interests and lawmakers are beginning to grapple with what Vance portends for the party’s stance on signature policy issues, including priorities for corporations. It’s a mixed bag.
“Vance’s selection is disconcerting for most K Street lobbyists,” said Republican lobbyist Sam Geduldig, a partner at the CGCN Group, a firm with Ohio ...