“J.D. Vance, venture capitalist and author of ‘Hillbilly Elegy,’ has told friends and colleagues that he plans to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Axios has learned from multiple sources. He’ll need to reconcile his growing antagonism to Big Tech with a career that’s been facilitated by it. Vance, who’s been both celebrated and criticized for his ‘pull yourself up by your bootstraps’ ethos, would be entering a crowded GOP primary field. His goal, according to one source, is to present himself as a bridge between Trump and establishment Republicans, particularly because it may be tough to out-Trump former Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel. That said, he’s sought Trump’s counsel. Vance recently met privately with the former president at Mar-a-Lago, with Peter Thiel in tow, per multiple sources” – Axios.