In a series of interviews aired on Sunday morning, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, reiterated his stance on Democrats as "anti-family," defended former President Donald J. Trump's abortion policies, and made controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris.

Vance, who has faced criticism in the past for making derogatory comments about "childless cat ladies" and advocating for parents to have more influence in the democratic process, clarified that his disdain was aimed at the policies of Democrats rather than their family structure. He also downplayed his previous suggestion of giving children the right to vote while allowing their parents to control their votes, stating that it was merely a "thought experiment" that he didn't actually endorse.

During his interviews with CNN, ABC News, and CBS News, Vance expressed his support for expanding the child tax credit and implementing protections against surprise medical bills for individuals seeking out-of-network providers during childbirth. These proposals align with the objectives of the Biden administration, which aimed to make the child tax credit expansion permanent but faced opposition from congressional Republicans and one Democrat, Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia.

Regarding abortion policies, Vance defended Trump's uncertain response about revoking the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, attributing it to a lack of understanding of the question. Despite over 100 scientific studies confirming the safety of mifepristone, Vance maintained Trump's support for leaving abortion policy decisions to individual states. He also faced questions about Trump's meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes, whom Vance referred to as "a total loser," but defended Trump's willingness to engage with people without endorsing their views.

In an attempt to criticize Vice President Harris, Vance accused her of endorsing government programs that promote discrimination based on immutable characteristics. He referred to a program introduced by the Biden administration to compensate farmers who had previously faced discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. However, the program was designed to address historical discrimination and is available to farmers of all ethnicities who have experienced such treatment.

The Harris campaign responded to Vance's interviews by focusing on his abortion comments, claiming that Vance and Trump aimed to ban medication abortion. Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, Harris's running mate, emphasized the importance of individuals making their own healthcare decisions, without interference from politicians.

Vance also speculated that Harris must be "calling the shots" in the Biden administration, implying that President Biden lacked the cognitive ability to make decisions independently. The claim was met with skepticism, with interviewer Dana Bash questioning Vance's basis for such an assertion.

As the political discourse intensifies ahead of the elections, Vance's interviews shed light on his support for Trump's policies, his focus on pro-family initiatives, and his critical stance towards Democrats. These positions will likely play a significant role in shaping the course of the campaign and voters' decisions in the upcoming election.