Hamilton says Vance's attacks on his religion are 'really sad,' 'pathetic'

A Kansas Senate candidate has pushed back against criticism from Vice President Mike Pence’s running mate, JD Vance, over his religious views, dismissing the remarks as "really sad" and "pathetic." During an interview with ABC’s Jonathan Karl in Kansas, the Democratic pastor—who identifies as a moderate—addressed Vance’s long-standing public discussions of faith, framing the exchanges as an unnecessary personal attack. The back-and-forth highlights growing tensions between the two campaigns over religious and ideological differences ahead of the election. The interview offers a rare glimpse into how the candidates are responding to each other’s messaging on faith and policy.

Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton (D) on Sunday clapped back at Vice President Vance's attacks on his religious beliefs, calling the attacks "really sad" and "pathetic." ABC's Jonathan Karl sat down to interview Hamilton in the Sunflower State and asked the moderate pastor about Vance, who has been outspoken about his religious beliefs since before...