Conservatives are growing increasingly uncomfortable with Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor, largely due to his ties to the MAGA movement and its attendant prejudices. President Donald Trump has already thrown his support behind Ramaswamy, but the endorsement comes at a time when the candidate is facing fierce backlash from within his own party.
Ramaswamy's Indian heritage, as well as his affiliation with the Hindu faith, have become liabilities for some conservatives who view him with suspicion. His recent remarks about Americans' work ethic and his push for increased use of H-1B visas to bring in foreign-born workers have further alienated many within the MAGA movement.
The anti-Ramaswamy sentiment was on full display after Ohio Democrat Amy Acton seized upon one of Ramaswamy's 2024 comments, portraying him as out of touch with working-class Americans. Acton claimed that Ohioans are "working harder than ever" and "doing everything right," but just need more breathing room – a message that resonated deeply with many on the left.
The reaction to Acton's post was swift and widespread, with many conservatives expressing outrage and, in some cases, outright racism towards Ramaswamy. Right-wing commentator Dinesh D'Souza even weighed in on the issue, making comments that seemed to suggest Ramaswamy's Indian heritage could be an asset in his campaign.
However, not all conservatives are buying this narrative, and many are now questioning whether Ramaswamy is truly fit to lead the GOP ticket. The backlash against Ramaswamy's campaign has undoubtedly hurt his prospects, but it remains to be seen how much damage can be done before the primary season gets underway.
Ramaswamy's Indian heritage, as well as his affiliation with the Hindu faith, have become liabilities for some conservatives who view him with suspicion. His recent remarks about Americans' work ethic and his push for increased use of H-1B visas to bring in foreign-born workers have further alienated many within the MAGA movement.
The anti-Ramaswamy sentiment was on full display after Ohio Democrat Amy Acton seized upon one of Ramaswamy's 2024 comments, portraying him as out of touch with working-class Americans. Acton claimed that Ohioans are "working harder than ever" and "doing everything right," but just need more breathing room – a message that resonated deeply with many on the left.
The reaction to Acton's post was swift and widespread, with many conservatives expressing outrage and, in some cases, outright racism towards Ramaswamy. Right-wing commentator Dinesh D'Souza even weighed in on the issue, making comments that seemed to suggest Ramaswamy's Indian heritage could be an asset in his campaign.
However, not all conservatives are buying this narrative, and many are now questioning whether Ramaswamy is truly fit to lead the GOP ticket. The backlash against Ramaswamy's campaign has undoubtedly hurt his prospects, but it remains to be seen how much damage can be done before the primary season gets underway.
. I mean, I don't have any connection to the MAGA movement myself (I've never been a fan of the name), but it seems like they're already turning against him? 
He's got support from Trump, which is big, but at the same time, he's saying some stuff that's not exactly resonating with people in his own party. I get why some conservatives might be skeptical about someone who's different (Indian heritage, etc.), but does it have to be so harsh? 
Can't they just see past that and like the guy for what he's saying on policy stuff? 
! He's being unfairly targeted because of his Indian heritage and ties to the MAGA movement 
It's like some people think he's not American enough or something 
. But at the same time, I get why some conservatives are worried about his views on immigration and work ethic... those are tough issues to navigate 
. I hope Ramaswamy can find a way to win over the GOP party without alienating too many voters 
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... I mean, come on, a guy's trying to run for office and people are already labeling him as "out of touch" just because he mentions Indians in America being a valuable part of our society? That's not a liability, that's an asset! We should be celebrating our diversity, not using it against each other. And another thing, what's with all this H-1B visa talk? It's just a way to bring in more brains and skills to the table, let people work together to build America 
. Not everything is about "us vs them", folks... we need to find common ground and support each other, not tear each other down 
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. Like, the racism and outrage towards Ramaswamy was pretty disturbing. Can't we all just try to have a civil conversation about our differences? 
Rameswamy's Indian heritage is being dragged through the mud by some conservatives and it's just not right 
. I mean, what's wrong with someone from India running for office? 
He's got skills, he's got experience, and he's passionate about his job. The MAGA movement should be all about inclusivity, but now they're turning on him because of his roots 
. Newsflash: he's just telling it like it is! 
The left may be painting him as an outcast, but I think Rameswamy has got this 
. He's gonna bounce back from this and come stronger than ever 
I'm not a fan of MAGA either, but can't we just disagree without being mean or racist towards others? 
I mean, I've met some really cool people from India and they're super nice 
. And honestly, his comments about H-1B visas were pretty interesting - I think its a complex issue that needs to be discussed more in the US 
... anyway, this whole thing just highlights how important it is for us as a society to get over our biases and prejudices already 
... we need leaders who can bring people together, not drive them further apart 
. I think it's time for conservatives to take a step back and have a more open-minded conversation about what they want from their candidate...
. like, dinesh d'souza shouldnt even be talkin' like dat!!! 
. It's so sad that we live in a world where being different can make you an outcast, even among those who share similar values 
. Can't we just try to understand where they're coming from without, you know, throwing shade? 
And what's up with Dinesh D'Souza's comments? Like, is he trying to stir the pot or something? 
. And btw, what's wrong with being proud of your heritage? 
i think its kinda funny that some people are still salty about Vivek Ramaswamy's heritage and faith... like who cares? 
. I'm all for free speech and debate, but when it turns into hate speech and intolerance, that's a whole different story. We need to stop pointing fingers at people who just want to make a difference in our community 
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, but his campaign needs to do better at addressing these concerns and winning over the hearts (and minds) of more moderate conservatives 
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