Perhaps also in the sense that his very existence on the public stage is helping to drive a backlash that will deliver a massive electoral wipeout his party will spend over a decade recovering from?
Whether Vance is the GOP's Obama all depends on what terms you couch the comparison in. Vance has done well so fa, but while I'm thinking of what else to add, I'll light up a Chesterfield.
JD Vance has dreamt of having Obama's grace, coolth, and charisma.
His dreams have not come true...no matter how many knob-slobbering journalists try to make it so.
One is a once in a generation political talent. The other has the personality of a clump of dirt. I guess it’ll depend on your political affiliation as to who you think which one is which.