Vance tries to push back against economic reality in NC visit

By: Rob Schofield

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 831

Last Updated: 4 months, 2 weeks ago

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Vice President JD Vance was in North Carolina last week, doing his best to put a happy face on the economic situation in our state. It was and is not an easy sell.

Though the vice president took the stage in Rocky Mount flanked by banners seemingly left over from the 2024 campaign proclaiming “Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks,” most North Carolinians would not recognize that as the reality they are experiencing in 2026.

Indeed, …

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