Wow – most disliked in American history. Just how far back does this data go?
Back in November, a survey of 23,000 people showed that J.D. Vance was the only candidate to end the campaign with a positive score in favorability — 92 percent favorable by Donald Trump voters. He's even the source of great memes, like "I don't really care, Margaret," targeted at CBS News' Margaret Brennan after she interviewed him on "Face the Nation."
But according to "No Lie" with Brian Tyler Cohen, Vance is "officially" the most disliked new vice president in American history.
JD Vance is now officially the most disliked new Vice President in American history, according to new data. pic.twitter.com/mkD93Nu1D1
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) March 21, 2025
Coehn's source? Washington Monthly. Bill Scher writes, "The public isn’t taking to his obnoxious style, which bodes well for politics in the post-Trump era."
A Vance ‘28 campaign, I suspect, will be bogged down with immense baggage from his current stint in the public sector, without the ability to lean on any record of success in the private sector—save for a profitable book with a message that has no resemblance to anything Vance peddles today. If Trump taps a namesake to carry on his legacy, Vance will lose out on the party’s MAGA base. If Trump’s presidency is deeply unpopular by 2028, maybe a growing faction of Republican voters will want to turn the page on Trump, but Vance would be in no position to win their favor.
More important than what this all means for Vance’s career prospects is what this all means for the fabric of American politics. Many understandably fear that Trump has so permanently warped our politics that even once he is off the stage, extreme dishonesty and disparagement will continue to be the coin of the realm. But if that were so, Vance’s attempt to replicate the Trump style would resonate more with the public. Instead, Vance is slightly more unpopular than the president, who is getting more unpopular by the day.
Recommended
More unpopular by the day? The last we checked, 70 percent of voters agreed that Trump was following through on his campaign promises.
Oh, and by the way, American history started when Dan Quayle was vice president.
So then explain why Kamala didn't win?
— Mad Bull America (@america_mad) March 21, 2025
Americans love him, the far left woke fascists not so much
— Biker Joe (@jjskup67) March 21, 2025
The most bogus psyop yet.
— Proton (@Proton4634) March 22, 2025
Hated by the same people who hated him before he became VP? I would agree. However, to suggest JD Vance is not well-liked by moderates and MAGA? Complete and utter nonsense
— PenitentThief (@ThiefPenitent) March 21, 2025
— Paul Blanchard (@blanchardpaul) March 21, 2025
I’m surprised. I was totally against him as VP, but I was wrong. I think he’s been fantastic. I really like him now.
— Born free Taxed to ☠️ (@AckTeacher) March 22, 2025
He's a master at dealing with hostile media.
Is the data in the room with us now?
— James 🔕 (@the_jame) March 22, 2025
Twitter isn’t real life.
Washington Monthly strikes again 😂 pic.twitter.com/S7gIYix9k5
— Stallion Pt. 3 (@Stallion_Pt3) March 21, 2025
— Petrichor Carter (@DRCarter_571) March 22, 2025
There it is.
To the contrary, I think @JDVance is one of the most immediately and enduringly respected VPs in my lifetime. A perfect complement and successor to @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/f1xhKLyt3O
— David Limbaugh (@DavidLimbaugh) March 22, 2025
100%. My favorite VP of my lifetime.
— Cynical Publius (@CynicalPublius) March 22, 2025
I asked Grok about it . Turns out those ratings come from mostly left leaning sites like 538.
— Rabid (@Rabid8264) March 22, 2025
Love it! Everyday that passes, VP Vance is gaining my support for 2028.
— Billy Rhodes 🇺🇸 (@Bill_Rhodes54) March 22, 2025
The media can’t stand the thought of this. https://t.co/mwVCwZev2c
@JDVance is my favorite @vp of the last 100 years - by far.
— tjefferson76 (@tjefferson76308) March 22, 2025
Apparently, some people didn't like when he was "rude" to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
NewsWire picked up on the story:
No, he’s not. pic.twitter.com/Yq6LRHbPJJ
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 22, 2025
He’s the GOAT!
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) March 22, 2025
Absolutely not. Vance will go down as one of the strongest VPs ever!
— Hank™ (@HANKonX) March 22, 2025
Come 2028, few will realistically challenge him, especially not the usual establishment players.
"We polled all of DC and they hate him!" type vibes
— I'mma Duck (@imgoingtoduck) March 22, 2025
Washington Monthly: J.D. Vance is the most disliked new VP in history.
— Nonickname Steve (@NonicknameTX) March 22, 2025
Everyone else: pic.twitter.com/lw3eTTzppW
The rest of America disagrees.
— B25Roman (@B25Roman) March 22, 2025
He's the best VP we've ever seen.
Give me a break. Other VPs are never even seen. There's no comparison. JD Vance will go down in history as the VP that changed the title.
— GigiS_in_Tx (@GigiisTx1968) March 22, 2025
He'd better get his favorability numbers up if he challenges AOC in 2028.
By the way, the Democrats' favorability is about 29 percent.
***
Join the conversation as a VIP Member