Republican Senator Rick Scott recently came to the defense of vice presidential candidate Senator JD Vance following criticism over Vance's controversial comments about 'childless cat ladies' in positions of power.
Scott, while acknowledging that attacks on individuals are common in politics, stated that he had not personally seen Vance's remarks. Vance's comments, made during an appearance on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight' in 2021, referred to 'childless' leaders in a derogatory manner.
When questioned about whether Vance's comments were distracting from the GOP ticket, Scott dismissed the issue as irrelevant, emphasizing that the upcoming election should focus on pressing matters such as border security and inflation.
Vance attempted to clarify his statements on a podcast hosted by Megyn Kelly, claiming that his 'childless cat lady' remarks were sarcastic and not intended to criticize individuals without children. He asserted that his comments were aimed at highlighting what he perceives as the Democratic Party's stance against traditional family values.
Further scrutiny revealed that Vance has a history of making disparaging remarks about individuals without children, particularly targeting Democratic officials over the years.
In response to Vance's comments, Democratic Senator Bob Casey expressed bewilderment, questioning the appropriateness of such statements from a public figure.
