 New York Congressman Mike Lawler weighed in on the 39-year-old from Milwaukee. A new voice, a first millennial on a presidential ticket ever. This is a guy who grew up from humble beginnings. His grandmother was a blue dog Democrat. Grew up in the Rust Belt. And that's part of the country that's going to determine who the next president is. Vance will make more appearances throughout the RNC, but has agreed to hit the debate stage with Vice President Kamala Harris either next week or next month on CBS.