[-] cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 5 hours ago

Some ai tdlr The document appears to be a comprehensive research dossier on J.D. Vance, dated February 23, 2024, and labeled as "Privileged & Confidential." It includes detailed background on Vance’s political career, financial records, personal history, and potential vulnerabilities. Below is a summary of key sections:

  1. Executive Synopsis and Vulnerabilities:

    • Anti-Trump Record and Establishment Ties: During the 2016 election, Vance was opposed to Donald Trump, referring to Trump as dangerous and criticizing his policies. He was described as a "never Trumper" and expressed doubts about Trump's effectiveness.
    • Questionable Conservatism: Vance's political positions often cross party lines. He has praised certain Democratic policies, opposed some core Republican policies like the 2017 tax cuts, and supported higher taxes for businesses and individuals without children. His stance on labor unions and criticism of corporate interests also mark him as diverging from traditional Republican economic priorities.
  2. Top Hits:

    • Political and Voting History: Vance failed to vote in several elections between 2018 and 2020 and was not a registered Republican in Hamilton County until 2022.
    • Lobbying Ties: While at Sidley Austin, Vance worked for clients such as Purdue Pharma and companies tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
    • Liberal Tendencies: Vance has previously expressed admiration for Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Bernie Sanders.
  3. Campaign Finance:

    • 2022 Senate Campaign: Vance raised nearly $16 million, with contributions from Republican committees, corporations, and notable PACs. He also received donations from individuals with anti-Trump views.
    • 2028 Re-election Campaign: Since 2023, Vance raised over $1.5 million, with funds coming from PACs and corporations like SpaceX, Honeywell, and Comcast.
  4. Policy and Controversial Views:

    • Vance has supported raising taxes, especially for those without children, and has advocated for stronger labor union reforms.
    • He has been critical of both Republican efforts to repeal Obamacare and Trump’s domestic policies.
    • On social issues, Vance opposes abortion, supports traditional family structures, and advocates for stricter immigration controls.
    • He has also been critical of foreign interventions, particularly in Ukraine, and supports non-interventionism.
  5. Personal Information:

    • Vance is married to Usha Bala Vance and has three children. He has served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio since 2023. Prior to that, he worked in venture capital and at a law firm.

This summary highlights Vance’s evolving political positions, campaign finance details, and areas of potential vulnerability that could be used by opponents in future political contests.

[-] cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 2 weeks ago

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing

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Red flags 🚩🚩🚩

Years of “Performance Management” (PM) reviews cited in the lawsuit show Barnett was frequently being scolded for documenting issues on paper and in emails, and even, it seems, being too “knowledgeable.” In a July 2014 PM, cited in the lawsuit, a senior quality manager allegedly wrote, “John is very knowledgeable almost to a fault.” This “knowledge,” the manager wrote, “gets in the way at times when issues arise. John likes to be right and at times rechallenges issues that appear to [be] resolved at a round table.” In the same review, under the heading “Delivers Results,” Barnett, who prior to being transferred to South Carolina only received perfect scores, had received a 2 out of 5 score. This “Opportunity for Improvement” was because of his habit of documenting issues in writing. The PM noted that “John still needs to learn the art of F2F (‘face to face’) engagement to address and follow up on issues instead of using e-mail to express process violations.

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[-] cyrano@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 6 months ago

fade away quietly like Digg

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Amazing discovery 💡

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