Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A growing debate has started on the Right: should conservatives refuse to vote for JD Vance because of personal or religious objections? I think that's the wrong question.
In today's show, I explain why I believe every election has to be judged against the realistic alternative—not against an ideal candidate. I compare today's debate over JD Vance to the same arguments many conservatives made about Donald Trump in 2016, discuss why I believe elections are ultimately about consequences, and explain why sitting out a general election can produce outcomes far worse than the candidate you're reluctant to support.
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00:00 JD Vance Takes The Lead
00:41 A New Conservative Debate
01:17 The Argument Against Voting For Vance
02:48 Why I Think That's The Wrong Standard
03:38 The Trump Comparison
05:22 Every Election Has An Alternative
06:40 The Cost Of Sitting Out
07:47 Can MAGA Transform The GOP?
09:02 What's At Stake In 2028?
10:03 Judging Individuals Fairly
11:33 Why Judges Matter
12:23 My Bottom Line
A growing debate has started on the Right: should conservatives refuse to vote for JD Vance because of personal or religious objections? I think that's the wrong question.
In today's show, I explain why I believe every election has to be judged against the realistic alternative—not against an ideal candidate. I compare today's debate over JD Vance to the same arguments many conservatives made about Donald Trump in 2016, discuss why I believe elections are ultimately about consequences, and explain why sitting out a general election can produce outcomes far worse than the candidate you're reluctant to support.
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY! Exclusive Members-only content & perks! Only ~17 cents/day! $5/month: youtube.com/channel/UC-GqXHAdxVUVMw2F_7h_X3Q/join
Visit Here: lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook
"You are wise to buy this material. I hope you watch it, internalize it, and keep it to the forefront whenever you even think of reaching for a gun"
-Massad Ayoob (President of the Second Amendment Foundation)
The #1 guide for understanding when using force to protect yourself is legal. Now yours for FREE! Just pay the S&H for us to get it to you.
➡️ Carry with confidence, knowing you are protected from predators AND predatory prosecutors
➡️ Correct the common myths you may think are true but get people in trouble
➡️ Know you're getting the best with this abridged version of our best-selling 5-star Amazon-rated book that has been praised by many (including self-defense legends!) for its easy, entertaining, and informative style.
➡️ Many interesting, if sometimes heart-wrenching, true-life examples
Get Your Free Book: lawofselfdefense.com/getthebook
00:00 JD Vance Takes The Lead
00:41 A New Conservative Debate
01:17 The Argument Against Voting For Vance
02:48 Why I Think That's The Wrong Standard
03:38 The Trump Comparison
05:22 Every Election Has An Alternative
06:40 The Cost Of Sitting Out
07:47 Can MAGA Transform The GOP?
09:02 What's At Stake In 2028?
10:03 Judging Individuals Fairly
11:33 Why Judges Matter
12:23 My Bottom Line
