 Smith went on to say that Vance is the type of pick to make when thinking of a successor. Yeah, Vance, of course, from Middletown, just down I-75. News Center 7's Taylor Robertson visited his hometown to find out what people think about this big announcement. I don't think I've ever really lived in a town where someone's actually nominated in that town. They know the struggles and they understand what needs to be done and what needs to be fixed.