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JD Vance endorses Ken Paxton and announces Texas refinery expansion

JD Vance Ken Paxton James Talarico Delek refinery Defense Production Act

During a campaign rally in Tyler, Texas, Vice President JD Vance endorsed Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and announced that the Trump administration is invoking the Defense Production Act to expand the Delek refinery. The expansion is intended to increase the production of millions of gallons of commercial and military-specification fuel, which Vance stated would create hundreds of jobs in Smith County and help lower fuel costs.

Independent estimates suggest the refinery expansion could cost between $100 million and $200 million. The Delek facility currently processes approximately 74,000 barrels of oil per day.

Vance also faced criticism for remarks made during the rally regarding Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. Vance made comments that appeared to question Talarico's sexuality and suggested his internet search history might be questionable, citing Talarico's progressive stances on gender and transgender issues. Additionally, Vance expressed optimism that Republicans could maintain control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections despite historical trends.

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Delek US Holdings · JD Vance · James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Republican Party · Texas · Tyler, Texas

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Vance debuts anti-fraud pledge, draws praise from state officials [offthepress.com]
Vance says Dems soft-on-crime policies invite criminals into US cities [www.europesays.com]
Bill Clinton to Visit Florida in Effort to Boost Democratic Chances [www.cubaheadlines.com]
How Much Will Trump's Texas Oil Refinery Expansion Cost? [www.thepricer.org]
Joe Scarborough Mocks JD Vance's 'David Bowie Eyeliner' After VP Implies James Talarico Is Gay At Texas Rally - uPolitics [upolitics.com]
Vance VS Talarico LIVE: ‘Keep Your Freaky Paws Out of Our Schools’ Says Vance at Fiery Texas Rally [www.military-stuff.org]
Fox News Poll: Trump's Approval Rating At Record Low [www.joemygod.com]
Vance debuts anti-fraud pledge, draws praise from state officials [justthenews.com]
America's next war could reach US soil, top Army general warns [www.foxnews.com]
'That Was Bad': JD Vance’s Tough-Guy Rally Act Falls Apart After an Awkward Confession Slips Out — and His Shot at Kamala Only Makes It Worse [atlantablackstar.com]
JD Vance Announces Texas Refinery Expansion Under Defense Production Act, Pitches Paxton’s Senate Bid [yespunjab.com]
Vance announces Defense Production Act expansion of Texas refinery [www.mangalorean.com]
Vance announces Defense Production Act expansion of Texas refinery [www.socialnews.xyz]
Vance Thinks GOP Has 'Real Chance' Of Holding House And Senate - Worthy Christian News [www.worthynews.com]
JD Vance Shows Republicans Are Terrified Of Talarico In Texas [www.politicususa.com]
Bill and Hillary Clinton make eleventh-hour midterm moves as party's old guard faces new reality [www.foxnews.com]
Jake Tapper Melts Down Over ‘Insinuation’ About Talarico, Forgets Dems Pushed Vance Couch Rumor [twitchy.com]
Joe Scarborough Trolls Vance for ‘Questioning’ Talarico’s Sexuality While Wearing ‘David Bowie’s Eyeliner’ [www.mediaite.com]
JD Vance suggests James Talarico is a pervert, offers zero evidence [www.sacurrent.com]
JD Vance, who once thought he was gay before changing his name twice, suggests James Talarico is gay [www.advocate.com]
'I'm the Vice President': JD Vance Just Humiliated James Talarico [freerepublic.com]