Vance Labels Harris as a Major Threat to Religious Liberty

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During a recent campaign stop in North Carolina, Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) sparked controversy by calling Vice President Kamala Harris “the biggest threat to religious liberty we’ve had in at least a generation.” His remarks, made at a "Believers and Ballots" event in Charlotte, further emphasized his view that the Biden-Harris administration is a key opponent of individual freedoms, particularly in regard to freedom of speech and religious expression.

 

Vance passionately addressed the audience, laying out his case against the vice president. “Now let’s just run through a number of ways in which the Kamala Harris administration has been a chief opponent of freedom of conscience, of free speech, and of religious liberty in this country,” he began. He went on to specifically cite the administration's handling of COVID-19 vaccine mandates, criticizing the measures as an infringement on personal freedoms.

 

“Number one, Kamala Harris — despite the fact that she says that she stands for working people, despite the fact that you know her running mate has this slogan, we believe in America that people ought to mind their own damn business — both of them pursued policies that would have people fired for refusing to take the COVID vaccine shot,” Vance argued.

 

The vaccine mandates introduced during the pandemic were a central point of contention in Vance’s criticism. The Biden administration had implemented a requirement for federal workers to get vaccinated, aiming to reduce the death toll from the virus. Furthermore, the administration sought to impose a "vaccine-or-test" mandate for private employers with more than 100 employees. However, the Supreme Court later blocked the broader employer mandate, while maintaining vaccine requirements for certain healthcare facilities.

 

Governors at the state level also instituted similar policies during the pandemic. For instance, Gov. Tim Walz (D) of Minnesota required state workers to either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing from 2021 to 2022. These mandates, though designed to protect public health, drew sharp criticism from many Republicans, including Vance, who viewed them as government overreach.

 

Vance’s comments came on the heels of a controversial statement from former President Donald Trump, who, while discussing Harris, suggested that “Jewish people would have a lot to do” with his potential defeat in the upcoming election if Harris were to win. This inflammatory rhetoric added to the charged political environment surrounding Harris and her potential 2024 candidacy.

 

North Carolina, where Vance was campaigning, is considered a crucial battleground for Republicans as they aim to return Trump to the White House. However, GOP prospects in the state are complicated by other political figures, including North Carolina’s GOP gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. Robinson, who has faced scrutiny for past controversial remarks, including referring to himself as a “Black Nazi” on a pornography website forum, has drawn attention that could potentially detract from the GOP’s efforts in the state.

 

Despite these challenges, Republicans are still vying to secure North Carolina's electoral votes, with Decision Desk HQ's aggregate polling showing a tight race between Trump and Harris. The latest numbers indicate Trump holding a narrow lead, with 48.4 percent to Harris’s 47.8 percent, underscoring the state’s importance in the upcoming election.

 

Vance’s remarks highlight the deep divisions between Republicans and Democrats over issues like religious liberty, personal freedoms, and pandemic policies. As the 2024 election draws closer, these issues are likely to remain at the forefront of political debates, particularly in swing states like North Carolina.

 

Based on a report from: The Hill 2024-09-25

 

 

 

[mushroomdave]

And I think Vance should "label" his eyeliner a little better!! 

Edited 44 minutes ago by mushroomdave

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4 minutes ago, mushroomdave said:

And I think Vance should "label" his eyeliner a little better!! 

 

did he really say that ? or is this just a trolling meme. which are becoming quite popular on here.