Vance's Catholic Memoir Signals 2028 Positioning

Vice President JD Vance is publishing a memoir on his March 2026 conversion to Catholicism, reframing his identity beyond *Hillbilly Elegy*'s working-class focus. Catholic traditionalists—increasingly influential in conservative circles—form a key constituency. Combined with his pledge to decide on 2028 after the midterms, the book suggests strategic preparation for a potential presidential run.