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It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids

Headline from KTVZ Bend, on the newest of 3 developments

CNN By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance has a history of making disparaging remarks toward people without children, a CNN KFile review of his comments shows, including fundraising off his now-infamous “childless cat lady” remarks in a seri…

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Developments in this update

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  1. Donald Trump defends JD Vance criticizing "childless cat ladies"

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  2. JD Vance IVF views explained amid "childless cat ladies" fallout

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    It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids

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Reports & sources

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  1. Time

    The Controversy Over J.D. Vance’s ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Comment (opens Time)

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    Why Jennifer Aniston, Swifties, and politicians are criticizing J.D. Vance for an old comment about "childless cat ladies."

  2. Newsweek

    Conservative women turn on JD Vance for attacking "childless" Democrats (opens Newsweek)

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    Donald Trump's running mate called Dems "childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives" in a 2021 Fox News interview.

  3. ABC 13 Houston

    JD Vance slammed for 'childless cat ladies' comment (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    A Fox News interview from 2021 has resurfaced, in which Sen. JD Vance smears Vice President Kamala Harris as one of a group of "childless cat ladies."

  4. Deseret News

    Going after 'childless cat ladies' may prove costly to the GOP presidential campaign (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    GOP vice president candidate JD Vance's recent comments have stirred controversy.

  5. Media Matters for America

    JD Vance’s “childless cat ladies” comment points to the GOP’s right-wing media problem (opens Media Matters for America)

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    Nakedly misogynistic comments that Ohio Sen. JD Vance made during a 2021 Fox News appearance spurred a massive backlash after resurfacing this week. Vance’s description of Democratic leaders including Vice President Kamala Harris as “childless cat ladies” who “don't really have a direct stake” in th…

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump running mate JD Vance doubles down on ‘childless cat ladies' comment about Harris, Democrats (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Donald Trump’s GOP running mate Sen. JD Vance has been under fire for criticizing Democrats like Vice President Kamala Harris for not having children.

  7. RedState

  8. Insider

    JD Vance defends his infamous 'childless cat ladies' comment: 'I have nothing against cats' (opens Insider)

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    JD Vance defends his "childless cat ladies" comment, criticizing the Democratic party as anti-family while facing backlash from Kamala Harris.

  9. Forbes

    JD Vance Calls ‘Cat Lady’ Comment ‘Sarcastic’—But Doubles Down On His Criticism (opens Forbes)

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    Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, went on “The Megyn Kelly Show” to address 2021 comments of his that resurfaced this week—and blew up on social media—in which he criticized Democratic leaders and referred to them as “childless cat ladies.”

  10. Forbes

    How JD Vance’s Attacks On ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ Reflect His Policy Views (opens Forbes)

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    The senator’s attacks on “miserable, childless lefties” reflect his views on tax policies, abortion rights, healthcare coverage and more.

  11. Newsweek

    JD Vance defends childless cat lady remarks (opens Newsweek)

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    Vance has faced a wave of backlash for saying the U.S. is run by "childless cat ladies."

  12. Newsweek

    "Childless cat ladies" are coming for JD Vance (opens Newsweek)

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    Swifties and cat lovers are fronting an online retaliation after JD Vance's comments about childless Democrats resurfaced online.

  13. NBC News

    JD Vance doubles down on 'childless cat ladies' dig: 'I've got nothing against cats' (opens NBC News)

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    Ohio GOP Sen. JD Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, is doubling down on remarks he made in 2021 about "childless cat ladies" running the country that sparked backlash this week.

  14. Newsweek

    JD Vance IVF views explained amid "childless cat ladies" fallout (opens Newsweek)

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    The Ohio senator's pro-IVF were clarified after actress Jennifer Aniston claimed he is "trying to take that away" from women.

  15. The New Republic

    J.D. Vance Pathetically Tries to Defend “Childless Cat Ladies” Insult (opens The New Republic)

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    He told Megyn Kelly that it was “a sarcastic comment.” Then he doubled down.

  16. Entertainment Weekly

    J.D. Vance reacts to Jennifer Aniston over 'childless cat ladies' remarks (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    J.D. Vance is defending his 'childless cat ladies' remarks after criticism from Jennifer Aniston: 'If [my daughter] had fertility problems, I would try everything I could to try to help her because I believe families and babies are a good thing.'

  17. Washington Examiner

    Vance says ‘childless cat ladies’ comment taken out of context and blown up by Democrats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Ohio senator sought to defend his controversial comments by saying they were taken out of context and alleging Democrats are "anti-family."

  18. The Daily Caller

    Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade Says JD Vance Is ‘Probably Losing’ By Explaining ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Remarks (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade said on Monday that vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance is “probably losing” by explaining his scrutinized “cat lady” remarks.

  19. Fox News

    JD Vance says 'anti-family' Dems took 'childless cat lady' remark out of context: 'Lie of the left' (opens Fox News)

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    Ohio Sen. JD Vance clarified his controversial 2021 remark on "childless cat ladies" running the country during an interview with Fox News' Trey Gowdy.

  20. Salon

    JD Vance says "childless cat lady" comments were a jab at Dem's "anti-parent and anti-child" values (opens Salon)

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    JD Vance says "childless cat lady" comments were a jab at Dem's "anti-parent and anti-child" values

  21. Media Matters for America

  22. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump: Vance’s ‘childless cat ladies’ comments reflect love | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday backed his running mate, Senator JD Vance, over past comments about “childless cat ladies” that have gone viral and become a political headache for their White House campaign.

  23. KTVZ Bend

    It’s not just ‘cat ladies’: JD Vance has a history of disparaging people without kids (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    CNN By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN (CNN) — Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance has a history of making disparaging remarks toward people without children, a CNN KFile review of his comments shows, including fundraising off his now-infamous “childless cat lady” remarks in a seri…

  24. Forbes

    JD Vance’s History Of Criticizing Childless Americans Unearthed After Controversial ‘Cat Ladies’ Comment (opens Forbes)

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    Trump defended Vance on Monday in a Fox News interview, accusing Democrats of unfairly “spinning” his comments.

  25. Talking Points Memo

    Vance’s History Of Extremist Remarks On Family Doesn’t Stop At ‘Childless Cat Ladies’ (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Since becoming the Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance’s (R-OH) 2021 remarks describing key Democrats — including Vice President Kamala Harris…

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