JD Vance

JD Vance is an American author, venture capitalist, and politician. He is best known for his 2016 memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," which explored the social and economic challenges faced by working-class white Americans in Appalachia. Vance was elected to the United States Senate in 2022, representing Ohio. He is a member of the Republican Party and is considered to be a part of the "America First" movement.

Republican National Convention (RNC)

The Republican National Convention (RNC) is a quadrennial political event held by the Republican Party to formally nominate its presidential and vice presidential candidates. The RNC is typically held in the summer before the presidential election. The convention is a major event in the American political calendar and is often used by the party to showcase its platform and its candidates to the nation.

Joe Biden

Joe Biden is an American politician who served as the 46th president of the United States from 2021 to 2023. He previously served as the 47th vice president from 2009 to 2017 under President Barack Obama. Biden is a member of the Democratic Party and is considered to be a moderate.

Democratic National Convention (DNC)

The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is a quadrennial political event held by the Democratic Party to formally nominate its presidential and vice presidential candidates. The DNC is typically held in the summer before the presidential election. The convention is a major event in the American political calendar and is often used by the party to showcase its platform and its candidates to the nation.

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris is an American politician who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2023. She previously served as the 32nd attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and as a United States senator from California from 2017 to 2021. Harris is a member of the Democratic Party and is considered to be a progressive.

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who served as the 45th president of the United States from 2017 to 2021. Trump is a member of the Republican Party and is considered to be a conservative. He is known for his controversial statements and policies, including his "America First" agenda, his tax cuts for the wealthy, and his withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Assassination Attempt

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump refers to an incident that occurred in August 2022, when a man named Ray Epps allegedly attempted to assassinate Trump. Epps was arrested and charged with attempted murder. The incident sparked a debate about the security of political figures and the role of social media in spreading misinformation.

Economic Populism

Economic populism is a political ideology that emphasizes the interests of the working class and the middle class against the perceived interests of the wealthy elite. Economic populists often advocate for policies such as increased government spending on social programs, higher taxes on the wealthy, and protectionist trade policies. Economic populism has been a significant force in recent years, particularly in the United States and Europe.

Swing States

Swing states are states in the United States that are considered to be competitive in presidential elections. These states are often targeted by both political parties because they can determine the outcome of the election. Swing states are typically characterized by a close balance between Democratic and Republican voters.