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Vance addresses small business owner's economic concerns, says progress "will take time"

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JD Vance, the Vice President, discussed economic issues with a small business owner at a CBS News town hall event held on Saturday evening. During the conversation, Vance acknowledged that improving the economy would be a gradual process requiring patience.
Written by AI on 2026-10-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Vice President JD Vance addressed public concerns during a CBS News town hall in Flat Rock, Michigan, on October 17, 2026, just weeks before the midterms. Voters questioned Vance about the Trump administration's policies, including high gas prices and immigration rhetoric. When asked about his controversial remarks labeling H-1B visa workers as "foreign indentured servants," Vance acknowledged the imperfection of his language but clarified that he was criticizing companies rather than immigrants themselves. Additionally, Vance stated there is a chance he may not run for president in 2028 due to personal and family considerations.

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Vice President JD Vance addressed economic concerns shared by a small business owner during a town hall hosted by CBS News that aired on Saturday night.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-18
🔮 Vance insisted that turning around the economy could take time.
2026-10-18 · CBS News
Vance addresses small business owner's economic concerns, says progress "will take time" · mixed framing

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Vice President JD Vance addressed economic concerns shared by a small business owner during a town hall hosted by CBS News that aired on Saturday night. asserted
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Vance insisted that turning around the economy could take time. uncertain
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