Wednesday marks a big night for the Yale-educated San Diego woman who rose from suburban Rancho Penasquitos to the national spotlight as she stands alongside Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance.
“I actually went to Mount Carmel High School in Penasquitos, so I guess it wasn't the same time period,” Mayor Bill Wells said.
El Cajon Mayor and Congressional candidate Bill Wells is representing California at the Republican National Convention.
He said he's glad she's from San Diego County because it's important to keep California relevant in Republican politics.
“When you look at the state of national politics, California is perceived as hopeless. It's perceived as a one-party state where there's no hope for Republicans, but I don't think that's the case. I think people are more realistic than they appear. I'm hopeful that presidential politics will lead to more interest in what's going on in California and Southern California. That could be the gateway,” Wells said.
Mayor Wells isn't the only one who thinks Usha Vance has some influence.
“I think wives always have an influence, and we know that,” Greg Lansing said.
Greg and Layne Lansing also represent San Diego County.
The vice presidential selection has become an interesting topic of discussion, they said.
“Everybody was talking about it, who was going to be picked, but we all came to the conclusion that whoever President Trump picked would be best, and personally I was hopeful it would be Sarah Huckabee,” Lane Lansing said.
Her husband wanted Tim Scott, as did Mayor Wells, and they all agree he would be a good choice.
“He's young. He's energetic. He's driven. I think he's very qualified and he's willing to fight for American families,” Mayor Wells said.
