Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is done at President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, and is expected to launch a campaign for Ohio governor early next week

cross-posted from: https://thelemmy.club/post/21649303

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is done at President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, and is expected to launch a campaign for Ohio governor early next week

  • ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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    13 hours ago

    I’m really curious to see how he does. I can’t imagine anybody liking this abrasive know-it-all quasi-billionaire who just spent the last few months suckling on the MAGA teat. Not to mention, he’s probably not white enough for a lot of voters.

    • realcaseyrollinsOPEnglish
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      13 hours ago

      Rumor had it that Vivek had trouble getting along with people at DOGE, I would not be shocked if Elon is the one who caused the relational problems there. He doesn’t handle getting challenged very well.

      As a Vivek fan, I think he’d be far more useful as the governor of Ohio than as a leader of DOGE anyways. I hear that DOGE is generally toothless, so it does appear to be a kiddie table of sorts.

        • realcaseyrollinsOPEnglish
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          13 hours ago

          Many things. That he supports energy, the family, borders, limited government, opposes gender theory, entangling ourselves necessarily in international conflicts, etc. There’s a lot to like. He’s a true conservative in a way that many modern Republicans, including Trump, are not.

            • realcaseyrollinsOPEnglish
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              11 hours ago

              In supporting energy, one of his flagship policies was promoting domestic energy production. It’s not a policy unique to Vivek, to be fair, but I like it.

              In supporting the family, Vivek is a big fan of policies that increase parental rights and give parents flexibility when raising their children. For example, he supports school choice.

              • Ougie@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                11 hours ago

                What kind of domestic energy are we talking about? Or does it not matter?

                • realcaseyrollinsOPEnglish
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                  11 hours ago

                  All kinds of energy AFAIK. At least oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy.