New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker recently voiced his apprehension regarding the possibility of his Republican colleague JD Vance being chosen as former President Donald Trump's running mate. Booker expressed his worries about the stark contrast between Vance and former Vice President Mike Pence, particularly in how they would have handled the events of January 6, 2021.
Booker commended Pence for certifying the election results on that day, stating that it was the right thing for democracy. He raised concerns about Vance's stance, indicating that Vance had previously mentioned he would not have taken the same action as Pence, potentially leading the country into a constitutional crisis.
During a news conference organized by the Democratic National Committee and the Biden-Harris campaign, Booker emphasized his concerns about the implications of having Vance as a vice president, especially in light of the events of January 6.
Meanwhile, President Joe Biden's deputy campaign manager Quentin Fulks highlighted the lack of change in rhetoric from Republicans following an assassination attempt on Trump. Fulks contrasted this with the Democrats' focus on discussing critical issues rather than engaging in inflammatory language.
The news conference primarily centered on critiquing Project 2025, a conservative blueprint that was described as dangerous for the United States by Wisconsin Democratic Chair Ben Wikler. Wikler emphasized the need to call out the proposals put forth by Trump and Vance, as outlined in Project 2025, which he deemed not only bad but also perilous for the country.
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler also weighed in, asserting that Project 2025 would not lead to making America wealthy again but rather serve to further enrich the wealthiest individuals in the nation.
