Since Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) became the Republican vice presidential nominee, people have commented on how President Joe Biden, 81, has been in politics longer than Vance, 39, has been alive. In 2016, Donald Trump became president without ever running for office but picked a seasoned politician, Mike Pence, to be his running mate.

This time is different. Vance, a freshman senator with only nearly 18 months of office under his belt, is not a traditional pick. As voters’ trust is eroding in the government and career politicians, could a political outsider such as Vance be what unites not only the Republican Party but also moderates to this ticket?