# Vance calls midterms referendum on common sense

> Vance says midterms test if Democrats are crazy or sensible.
- Title: Vance calls midterms referendum on common sense · Fox News
- Summary: Vance says midterms test if Democrats are crazy or sensible. Vance claims midterms will judge Democrats against 'common sense versus pure unadulterated…
- Keywords: jd vance, democrats, midterms, fdr, jfk, bill clinton, new york, liberation of palestine, puerto rico, thomas jefferson, declaration of independence, senate races
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/vance-calls-midterms-referendum-common-sense-versus-pure-unadulterated-crazy
- Author: Brie Stimson
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jd vance, democrats, midterms, fdr, jfk, bill clinton, new york, liberation of palestine, puerto rico, thomas jefferson, declaration of independence, senate races
## Vance criticizes Democrats
Vance called out Democrats Friday, saying midterms will be a referendum on common sense versus pure unadulterated crazy.

> common sense versus pure unadulterated crazy
## Vance compares Democrats to past parties
Vance said today’s Democrats don’t believe the country needs to be built upon but utterly transformed.

> built upon
## Vance names extreme Democratic candidates
Vance claimed some Democratic candidates are out-and-out lunatics who have lost their ever-loving minds.

> total eradication of western civilization
## Vance criticizes Adam Hamilton
Vance called Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton a pastor who tells congregants to repent for White privilege.

> repent for white privilege
## Vance supports Iowa Republicans
Vance threw his support behind Iowa Republicans including Zach Lane and Ashley Hinson.

> zach lane
## Key takeaway

Vance claims midterms will judge Democrats against 'common sense versus pure unadulterated crazy'.