“Vance’s behavior unbecoming of the office”

An editorial from the Springfield News Sun leads with two quotes from other people.

First, from Niccolò Machiavelli, “If a leader does what it takes to win power and keep it, his methods will always be reckoned honourable and widely praised. The crowd is won over by appearances and final results.”

Second from U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, “If I have to create stories so that the American media actually pays attention to the suffering of the American people, then that’s what I’m going to do.”

The entire editorial is a must-read. The most important part is pasted below.

We insist that Sen. Vance immediately stop spreading unsubstantiated, inflammatory rumors about our communities – his constituents. Amplifying hateful rhetoric is not the proper way to draw attention to or address important issues we have been reporting on for years.

Senator, Ohioans need your help, not your hate. Listen to local leaders about the needs in their communities and focus on identifying ways to solve problems instead of creating new ones.