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VP Vance Visits Wisconsin Amid Inflation Concerns for GOP

2/26/2026

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Plover, Wisconsin, on February 26.
The White House effort to maintain the Republican House majority includes Democrats targeting Rep. Derrick Van Orden with increased spending.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union.
He emphasized the economy and did not address rising food and housing costs.
Republican strategists warn inflation could jeopardize their control.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Plover, Wisconsin, on February 26.
The White House effort to maintain the Republican House majority includes Democrats targeting Rep. Derrick Van Orden with increased spending.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union.
He emphasized the economy and did not address rising food and housing costs.
Republican strategists warn inflation could jeopardize their control.