By Vivian Salama
Sen. JD Vance made only fleeting references to President Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris at his first solo rally since being named Donald Trump's running mate.
The senator, who spoke to a crowd in his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, focused much of his speech on policy issues, ranging from energy to the economy. Towards the end, he acknowledged Sunday's news that Biden was withdrawing from the race.
Harris "is our vice presidential candidate officially, but I guess she's gonna run for president now," he said, prompting some scattered boos from the crowd.
"When I see her give a speech, and she talks about the history of this country, [it's] not with appreciation but with condemnation," he said.
"Every country, just like every family--certainly mine--has its pockmarks, right? Not everything's perfect. It's never going to be, but if you want to lead this country, you should feel grateful for it. You should feel a sense of gratitude and I never hear that gratitude come through when I listen to Kamala Harris."
He didn't cite any examples.
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