Posted on 06/08/2023 7:52:08 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Does it really matter that a bunch of second and third-tier candidates have announced for the GOP presidential nomination? Other than DeSantis -- who’s first tier -- are any of them really running for president or are they running to pump a little air into their brands?
Well, one second-tier candidate is doing more than pumping air. His name is Vivek Ramaswamy. He’s young -- just 37 -- and has made waves with his Twitter postings. I’ll wager he’s running for future consideration. Ramaswamy isn’t a reformer. He’s a conservative firebrand. He’s articulating positions that are bold, would upend the establishment if enacted, and return government to its rightful owners: the people. He represents the future of conservatism. More on Ramaswamy in a moment.
As to the rest of the field, some, like Nikki Haley, are running for vice president. Haley, who, along with fellow South Carolinian Lindsey Graham wants the Ukraine war to be the nation’s next Vietnam -- far worse, actually. A major war in Europe would be catastrophic, there and here. Haley, who wants pro-sex school indoctrination Disney to move to South Carolina. And who’s flipflopped on sex changes for kids. Haley has the biggest tin ear among the also-rans.
Mike Pence undoubtedly isn’t running for veep. It’s hard to say why Pence is running. A decent guy, Pence has the personality of a cardboard cutout. He seems to be the establishment’s pick for 2024’s Jeb!. Maybe he has plans for a podcast or new book. And since Trump is most very likely to be the GOP presidential standard-bearer, there’s not much of a chance for a veep encore for Mike.
Chris Christie? Christie is running toward the buffet or hors d’oeuvre tables at campaign stops. Are his pockets lined with Ziplocks?
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
Governor Doug Burgum is running, too. Please don’t ask, “Who?” Doug is a big deal in North Dakota.
Ramaswamy is the smartest candidate running too.
Rule for VP should be, you haven’t been in DC for more than about 3 years and if you have been you’re hated by both sides. Vivek passes this test at least. Means it’s OK to look at him as an option. If you don’t get passed the first filter, bye, bye
I just hope Chris Christie or Mike Pence end their campaigns before the primaries!
I haven’t watched much of him but from what I’ve seen I’ve been impressed. He probably would make a good VP.
> or are they running to pump a little air into their brands?
Definitely the reason Christie is “running”.
As the article observes:
The rap on Ramaswamy is that he isn’t battle tested. It’s a legitimate concern. He’s never held political office (Trump hadn’t before his ascendancy). If he assumed the presidency, would he be tough enough to stand toe-to-toe with Xi or Putin? Would he possess the deftness — as Trump exhibited in his term — to resolve potential conflicts overseas while projecting strength? The jury is out, but Ramaswamy does show a sophistication in his pronouncements that suggest he most certainly gets the game.
Read his lengthy Twitter feed here: https://twitter.com/VivekGRamaswamy
Trump and Ramaswamy share a passion: Creating historic change in Washington, D.C. In fact, both want to overturn the system. The system needs to be overturned, if it can be.
I don’t want Vivek Ramaswamy anywhere near the White House. Did you read his statement about welcoming transgenders into the military? He gave his hidden progressive agenda away in one stroke.
At this point, it’s hard to believe that Trump could get along with anyone for very long ..
I like what Rama want is saying also.
But, while not vouching for this source, still I’ll require an explanation:
https://news.yahoo.com/vivek-ramaswamy-paid-soros-connection-195037897.html
I second that.
i can get behind vivasection...for VP it would be a good career move for him
Vivek is very smart but he would do well to shorten his answers and not speculate like an academic theorist on his podcast appearances even if political nerds like us enjoy it.
Get in and make your point and get out. Voters want to know what you will do and why - they don’t need a history lesson nor are they all that interested in your personal political journey.
Just my .02 and I say it with kindness.
No did not read such a statement.
Is Vivek liberal? What the heck?
Not a Natural Born Citizen-
VP is next in line-
We don’t want another one of those.
OBummer was enough.
McCain and Goldwater both went through the same issue, and danced around it.
Born in the US of 2 Citizen Parents-
That’s what we want.
RE: Did you read his statement about welcoming transgenders into the military?
Someone should ask Trump what his policies on LGBTQ in the military are as well. For that matter — this question should be addressed to every single GOP candidate.
If I were a betting man, they would ALL have the same policy as Vivek. I would be glad to be wrong.
If it can’t be Winsome Sears, Va Lt Gov, due to natural born issues, then Candace Owens or even Kari Lake. I like Owens’ and Lake’s attitudes.
Is this verified?
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