Columbus, Ohio- Long time, no see. Vivek Ramaswamy spent the past week abandoning Ohioans on the campaign trail to enjoy his Euro summer. During his 7-day soirée abroad, Vivek enjoyed the glow of the Eiffel Tower before jet-setting to Geneva, Switzerland. After a week enjoying the finer things in life, Ramaswamy decided to pack his bags, board his private jet, and head back to Ohio. 

To commemorate his seven days NOT in Ohio, here are seven reasons why Ohioans can NOT trust Vivek Ramaswamy:

Out of Touch with Ohio: If Vivek’s trip abroad has highlighted anything, it is that he is out of touch with the struggles Ohioans are facing and doesn’t care about understanding what working families are going through. While Ramaswamy is traversing the globe in his private jet, he ignores the daily struggles of everyday Ohioans in favor of rubbing elbows with billionaires in Geneva.

Vivek’s Medicaid “Mistake”: Across the state, millions of Ohioans rely on Medicaid and Medicare for routine healthcare and emergency medical treatment. However, Vivek Ramaswamy calls these lifesaving healthcare programs a “mistake”. Ohioans cannot trust Vivek Ramaswamy to protect their health and safety and keep their hard-earned money in their pockets.

He doesn’t even like Ohioans: Ramaswamy refuses to apologize for calling hard-working Ohioans “lazy” and “mediocre”, all while moving his business from Ohio to Texas. Why would someone run for governor of Ohio who doesn’t even like his own state?

Closing the Door to College: Vivek Ramaswamy doesn’t care about the great universities that call Ohio home. He has vowed to consolidate and close the institutions that have provided world-class education to generations of Ohioans and served as anchors for countless small businesses. Ohioans cannot trust Ramaswamy to protect the educational and economic opportunities many families strive for. 

Making the Rich Richer: Vivek Ramaswamy’s scammy plan to eliminate the capital gains tax in Ohio would save himself and his billionaire associates millions of dollars, while working-class Ohioans continue to struggle. Instead of addressing the rising cost of living or lowering taxes for everyday Ohioans, Vivek would cut taxes for Ohio’s wealthiest, including himself.

Takes from the Private Jet: Ramaswamy suggested that Ohioans struggling financially should simply earn more money. Ohioans deserve a leader who will tackle the cost of living, not one who suggests that rising costs are only in Ohioans’ imagination and calls those working hard to support their family “lazy.” 

Birds of a Feather: Last week, reporting revealed Vivek Ramaswamy accepted $10,000 from a Cincinnati businessman who served federal prison time after his role in the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. Wonder what he saw in Ramaswamy’s policy scams.

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