Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and chairman of Strive Asset Management, has cautioned Republicans against criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris without addressing several “hard realities” first. According to Ramaswamy, these criticisms may ultimately “hurt our chances” rather than help the party’s electoral prospects.
Three Key Points
Reactive Criticism: Ramaswamy believes that Republicans have been “caught off guard” by Harris’s emergence as the presumptive Democratic nominee and have responded with reactive measures that don’t make sense. He argues that this approach will only harm the party’s chances.
Focusing on Biden’s Health: Ramaswamy warns against criticizing Harris for allegedly covering up Joe Biden’s health issues while simultaneously accusing him of orchestrating a “soft coup” to remove him from the ticket. He believes this contradictory approach will confuse voters and undermine the Republican message.
Law-and-Order Criticisms: Ramaswamy advises against attacking Harris for her record as a prosecutor, specifically her efforts to reduce incarceration rates and reform the criminal justice system. He argues that this line of criticism will backfire, as it may be seen as inconsistent with Republican values and could alienate moderate voters.
Ramaswamy’s Prescription
Instead of focusing on nitpicking criticisms, Ramaswamy urges Republicans to articulate their own vision and values, emphasizing what they stand for and what they will deliver if elected. He believes that this approach will allow the party to win in a landslide and unite the country.
Key Quotes
“It’s not going to be good for America and it’s not going to be good for Republican electoral prospects if Kamala Harris is the President of the United States of America, even for a short period of time, even for a minute.”
“We’re not going to win this election by addressing these political, inside baseball-type criticisms of Kamala. It doesn’t matter. Voters don’t care.”
“Time for our side to wake up to some hard realities, fast.”
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