Hillbilly Elegy author eyes Senate run

[Mik]

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/16/j-d-vance-hillbilly-elegy-author-eyes-senate-bid-ohio/7250518002/

[Loki]

@mik said in Hillbilly Elegy author eyes Senate run:

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2021/04/16/j-d-vance-hillbilly-elegy-author-eyes-senate-bid-ohio/7250518002/

Interesting. As with any candidate it’s how do they stand up. Hillbilly goes to Yale in the 2000’s. Highly differentiated story.

I was so surprised when John Glenn failed so spectacularly as a presidential candidate.

[Copper]

Mr. Vance is likely to do better than Mr. Glenn.

I just watched the Hillbilly Elegy. It's not much fun.

I don't think the movie will hurt Mr. Vance in this election.

I'm not sure it will help either.

[George K]

@Copper said in Hillbilly Elegy author eyes Senate run:

I just watched the Hillbilly Elegy. It's not much fun.

I don't think the movie will hurt Mr. Vance in this election.

I'm not sure it will help either.

Agreed. I found the book profoundly depressing, despite Vance's story of success.

Will it move the needle? Just might.