Happy birthday! JD Vance turns 42 today

Vice President of the United States JD Vance is celebrating his 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician-author JD Vance has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Vance, a cultural icon

Born James Donald Bowman in Middletown on August 2, 1984, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Vance's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little James David hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for JD Vance as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 42.

Happy Birthday, James David, you're the best!

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