At first GOP debate, Ramaswamy becomes chief target

Republican presidential candidates sparred in Milwaukee at the first GOP presidential debate, with businessman Vivek Ramaswamy taking many of the incoming attacks.
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[@AmericanAntiCorruptionAct]

IMAGINE HOW STRONG OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE IF PRESIDENTS SPENT THEIR DAYS WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED THEM INSTEAD OF THE PEOPLE WHO BUY THEM.

[@carroux4050]

I got news for you: Donars expect something in exchange. Or do you believe they pay that out of their pockets? Wake up...

[@chaschristiansen]

Sure, but when in history has this existed. The US was the closest and the only way to get that back is to elect someone the machine tells us not to elect.

[@odelldaniel7868]

duh...thats exactly what he just said@@carroux4050

[@johnnyb2896]

Exactly 💯💯💯!!! Only ONE single candidate on that stage is NOT bought and paid for. He loathes the civil war between Dems and Reps as he recognizes that Americans lose this battle in the end. He is the only one who can elevate our country in a landslide election and work hard for the 80% plus of America that would support him if given the chance. Vivek is good for all Americans regardless of "what side of the aisle" you seat yourself at. Reps - we can have him for eight solid years and Dems you can have the leader you deserve too that you can stand behind. And the 30% of our population that Trump drives insane, Vivek is the best one to stand behind to move our country forward. DYOR to all who do not know him. Turn on some YT videos of him via Bluetooth on your way to and from work. Really listen to what he says. (Turn the speed up to 1.25x if you're a quick processer like me.) He speaks from his heart, has a solid vision, and is super intelligent. I say as a country divided, he can unite us once again. We all need and deserve this opportunity to once again become an America we are proud of and can succeed in!!!

[@alrodriguez3857]

IMAGINE HOW STRONG OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE IF JOE BIDEN (THE BIG GUY) HAD NOT LET CHINA BUY HIM FOR FOR MiLLONS OF DOLLARS

[@richoffmaeling]

0:50 the last three raised their hands after they heard the cheering 😂😂

[@jraddd3477]

Yeah everyones fake as always

[@95tomthomas7]

Vivek raised his hand first unwavering

[@MM-km5zf]

so they are NOT firm leaders; they are followers and easily influence; Vivek is firm in his beliefs and back them up with the law which he knows very well

[@jraddd3477]

@@95tomthomas7 He does seem legit

[@anacc3257]

@@jraddd3477 If you didn't see him and changed his voice a little, you'd think that he was campaigning for Trump. He compliments him all the time and makes excuses for everything he does so of course he's gonna raise his hand first.

[@christopherfunakoshi1272]

As a Vivek fan that ChatGPT comment was solid.

[@ibrake4rappers]

Bro probably never used chatgpt in his life

[@ananddarnal6702]

Mike Pence sounded more Chat GPT tho

[@Reloading20]

Didn't even make sense. Typical boomer humor.

[@ibrake4rappers]

@@Reloading20 kind of like when hilary Clinton said pokemon go to the polls

[@duacot6633]

Are you suggesting Vivek is capable of providing an off the cuff response that challenges the features of an AI Chatbot? I think that is one heck of a compliment!

[@christys.5024]

Speak it VVIVEK!! SPEAK,!!!!!

[@modernprofessionals9512]

Vivek made a complete fool of himself. ROOKIE 😂

[@josephcowley1045]

Ramaswamy 2024!!!!! Our last best hope for unity!!!!

[@Youngbeautifulladies]

You are right..👍

[@haroonsuresh2326]

Vivek nailed it ❤🎉

[@cowubl]

We need youth Like Vivek for New America. Don't want No more old schools

[@pixiedust6122]

I never thought I'd see the day when Mike Pence is a "moderate" republican.

[@jsvalina3503]

I never thought he would stoop to gop hit man status,,,,, completely out to get Vivek, not so much as a cross look at Desantis.........

[@appalachiabrauchfrau]

yeah as an Eisenhower republican none of these people are republicans to me, they're just angry puffed up extremists focused on jingling keys for the dumb and easily distracted crowd. OoOoO gays, jews and gas stoves, oh my! jingle jingle

[@uninformedopinion1668]

I did have a little chuckle at how angry Christie got at Vivek at times.

[@gapeachnw4786]

It all christy knows

[@pamelawing5747]

@@gapeachnw4786 It's enough for now.

[@DaunDevore-xx8wn]

Not only Chris, but Nikki and Pence ..they loathe this guy.. Which should tell us who they're really afraid of!

[@pamelawing5747]

@@DaunDevore-xx8wnSwamy is Swarmy. His lips smile, his eyes don't. He's glib, he wears nice suits and looks good in them, he bows to the "boss" and he's phony as a three dollar bill. JMHO

[@mteokay1246]

​@@DaunDevore-xx8wncoz hes very immature and has a very poor understanding of foreign policy and the USA'S role as leader of the free world. Besides hes a Putin sympathizer just like Trump.

[@ke9548]

Vivek Killed it. Sweep the floor 😂

[@joexavier4070]

Mark my word he is not going to pass even republican primary

[@johnhuston650]

Vivek raised his hand for Trump and then the crowd cheered and more hands came up👍🏻

[@carroux4050]

pathetic, isn't it? All jelly fish...

[@donaldmiller4386]

Yes. This told me he is the only one who actually would

[@pwmsensitive]

​@@donaldmiller4386This!

[@carroux4050]

@bobbys4997 I agree. Either he speculate of Trump dropping out so he can gather all the MAGA votes or, if that fails becoming VP so he can win 2028

[@mandarinandthetenrings2201]

My goodness he the give that keep on giving they should put on ever news channel.

[@jyotiranjan_hindu_21]

If Vivek is the main target, then he's the best candidate.

[@mteokay1246]

Nah hes crazy

[@johnmguzman7491]

​@mteokay1246 how? Can you elaborate or is this just an opinion?

[@wesner326]

Exactly!

[@fluffyhoundog]

Swamy is a facist, pro-communist, Putin lover.

[@hazeleyedsoul3282]

dumbest logic ever, but if thats how you decide to vote for a candidate....go ahead. 🤣

[@biorig]

Did you guys notice how the candidates raised their arms when asked about supporting Trump? Vivek went first with a firm above the head hand while others were still raking their brain and coming up with half assed hands. Wow.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If India red flag one of its Govts To be Genocidal,Fascist Politician of Indian Origin remains Quiet As siding with Hitler/Fascism,no?

[@gemology23]

Yeah

[@Sessions1]

Pence was the worst

[@PharmacyAve]

Yea vivek is bright

[@ceedogg4270]

@@PharmacyAve Yes, he's an excellent grifter. He was smart enough to raise his hands to get applause from the cult members in the audience.

[@royalblufx]

Vivek raised his hand first and held it up last! What a champ 🙏🏼✊🏻🔥

[@mastabla3ta684]

Lol your sad. I love watching you americants.

[@royalblufx]

why am I sad? then continue watching us, we love it when the whole world watches us cos we're the center of your eyeballs. @@mastabla3ta684

[@greasy8394]

​@@mastabla3ta684would you love watching us as we nuke ur 3rd world country?

[@Bsksun]

​@@mastabla3ta684me as indian wondering why am I even watching this

[@BigSM_hater_pinkblood]

​@@Bsksunsame 😂 But i am loving it as an political and Indian citizen its a win-win 😅

[@Bozojimmy]

If everyone is attacking Vivek , then he must be doing something right

[@Yourmotherisatransvestite]

That is why bank robber get arrested LOL!

[@Voting4vivek]

Yup. Vivek is a threat to the deep state and oligarchs.

[@vickyverma6852]

@@Yourmotherisatransvestite They aren't arrested because the cops and judges would love to rob the bank instead.

[@susandeleon4702]

THE OTHER WAY AROUND. HE IS DOING RIGHT FOR THE MAGA REPUBLICANS BEING A SECOND MAN AFTER TRUMP.

[@JCIL51]

YEP! This is NBC so I expect all sensory & liberal commentary. Vivek knows what is up & in case you all are oblivious most Americans want TRUMP & that is why he won the first time.

[@wisebluehillwarrior6411]

In case of strategy, Vivek has the superior one. Going for Trump voters make the most sense, because if Trump actually ends up running, he or any of the other candidates don't stand a chance, but in case he is prevented, they may switch to whoever seems closest, and right now that would be Vivek.

[@m.thomas3982]

Do you really think racist white so called Christian, MAGA voters will vote for a brown skinned East Indian Hindu with a name they can’t pronounce or spell?

[@zoneout0]

Goin for trump VP

[@epiclight858]

Trump will endorse vivek

[@Kirin2022]

Smartest strategically, most morally bankrupt.

[@jh748]

But Trump voters will never vote for an Indian guy. Period.

[@Ph3n9om]

“Give me a hug just like you did Obama” Vivek is gangster and I’m here for it

[@bobbito45654]

Oh no, not a hug, how horrible 😂😂😂

[@Curious_Hemant]

Vivek did Obama by using his open line. It was almost like he knew that somebody would take the bait and it was christie. The response was even brutal. I don't think Vivek will win or become VP but he is witty.

[@DgardsGaming]

@@Curious_Hemantand the left loves Obama, he just the right wing version of Obama.

[@GrOglo]

Watching Christie talk to Cavuto, it is shameful that Christie still doesn’t understand that Vivek baited him with the Obama skinny guy routine…Christie fell hook line and sinker for that and still doesn’t get it. Vivek’s miles ahead.

[@meandmyindianhusband6482]

Haha that was so funny 😂😂😂😂

[@natrious9601]

Vivek led the way on this one. He made everyone else look like sore losing chumps. First to raise his hand WITHOUT looking at everyone else first, was clear, and concise, had no guessing games, and could take the punches better than everyone else. We'll see how he does in the following debates, but so far he's the only one leading the "experienced" leaders.

[@andrewbroering1718]

He sounded monumentally stupid. Basically pedaling repackaged isolationism like the same America First sentiment aimed at appeasing Hitler. So he belongs more with the likes of Joseph Kennedy and Charles Lindbergh

[@andrewbroering1718]

The notion that hanging Ukraine out to dry will somehow deter China from invading Taiwan is monumentally stupid. All it will do is encourage Putin to threaten more trading partners and we will eventually have to then risk far more blood and money pushing the Russians back.

[@boulevard14]

The man is so fake. Every line was rehearsed. He really is chatGPT

[@Rohitranyal-r7z]

​@@boulevard14don't embarrass yourself.

[@boulevard14]

@user-iq6pp2ij8p You think I'll be embarrassed because someone may disagree with me? Grow tougher skin bud 😆

[@shalshah]

Ramaswamy was a target because they fear him.

[@Sora_Nai]

🤣🤣

[@hildepostler3868]

He is worst a fascist as Trump. American democracy will go down the drain. How stupid can people be?????

[@mr_coffee9917]

the rich. What is his policy??? He says bs about America need to become proud of itself. People are not seeing rise in their wages that is why they are not proud. Unions have collapsed.

[@TheRealTopG01]

@@Sora_Nai cry

[@elizabethr.110]

​@@Sora_Naiikr 😆

[@n.emisisxx7]

Well the actual the thing is that seeing Vivek's sudden rise in polls and popularity as being a newcomer and outsider is really a tough pill to swallow for everyone...

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

Trump was a newcomer and outsider.

[@shopping6175]

Vivek is really good. The guy is smart and articulate.

[@johnhuston650]

@@shopping6175 And right!

[@mlrm8624]

Vivek is a trump D rider

[@swarajthapa5798]

@@shopping6175 Plus he is a Trump's minion, What else republican need

[@socialjustice161]

Vivek is Charismatic, He has a VISION, He has strong FAMILY values, He has good business sense, He wants to UNITE people, He will bring sense of Identify and Focus to the people. Vote For Vivek!

[@ThomasWinters-lo8ky]

B.S

[@Lisa-lt1ex]

How is he going to unite people when he insulted the two black congress women who he thought were defenseless. He wants to rise on the backs of black people who fought for many wars defending the United States. Unless you think black people are not people or Americans- That need to be united

[@Lisa-lt1ex]

But I do like him better than de Santos.

[@ThomasWinters-lo8ky]

I DON'T LIKE VIVEK BECAUSE HE'S A SCAMMER INDENESIAN PAKISTAN CROOK!!!!

[@BigSM_hater_pinkblood]

​@@Lisa-lt1exwho dont

[@MrJmartinez76]

Of course he was a primary target. All the other candidates are career politicians, and are threatened by him. Vivek was correct by saying that all the other candidates are bought and paid for. The old saying is true… “You can’t keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results.” The same old career politicians that we have seen for years have not changed anything for the better.

[@X_crypto1977]

They all need to be fired

[@ooperblownup]

Vivek was just grifting, and I believe he is actually bought and paid for by fossil fuel. He seems to want to make himself like trump and just grift away and be loud to gain support from dumb@ss conservative voters

[@curiouscat3384]

Yes, well we learned with trump that going with money grubbing entrepreneur didn't change anything for the better either - other than giving millionaires massive tax breaks

[@Specter12142]

😂trump had no problem with hoverment policies for over 40 years, he made billions off of bad policies that he helped fund. Huys bn funding democrats and republicans for decades even the clintons. Trumps is just like politicans its all about the money why elese would you steal from a kids charity!

[@ajay.gillig]

How much of a target do you think he'll become (if he isn't already) of the mainstream media? It would be funny and an absolute win for America in my opinion if RFK and Vivek were the nominees

[@dorisbusari8491]

The 38 year old did very well for the first time ❤❤

[@balamadras]

all the candidates seem cant standout with Ramaswamy. He is very clear with his vision that attracts people. these politicians are in dileama.

[@835_subham9]

No. Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence is clear too in their visions. Just because Vivek sounds more powerful in speech doesn't give him everything

[@ceedogg4270]

What is his vision? I mean this is just a small clip on an NBC youtube channel but I don't think any of these people have a vision for the future and denying the consequences of global warming, which we're already experiencing, isn't a vision for the future. He's a grifter, he knows better and is just pandering to people who don't.

[@ceedogg4270]

@@835_subham9 Yes, DeSantis wants to destroy the political beliefs of more than half the country. Nothing like the vision of a fascist.

[@MM-km5zf]

@@ceedogg4270 watch other videos of Vivek's talks during other one hour interviews; he can't be more clear of his vision for this country

[@RT-ig5cs]

​@@MM-km5zfhe's a good salesman

[@StevosWoes]

Vivek is a leader!

[@80sguy27]

LOL😂

[@waltergregoireshling]

do you like him?

[@doneskpeoplesrepublic3542]

@@waltergregoireshling yes

[@PremiumWater]

Ramaswamy is clearly the rising star in all of politics. He is young and will only become more dangerous.

[@comicsgod53]

AND a great Soros plant in sheep's clothing.

[@jaypence332]

Revolution

[@audio2664]

Creep!

[@wesner326]

I love it

[@888strummer]

He's shooting for VP along with Haley and Scott, but he shot his hand up first and really talked up Trump. Trump had to love the comment that Vivek said..calling Trump the best president of the 21st century

[@mt02G]

Vivek cooking all of them was hilarious 😂😂

[@shopping6175]

Vivek is really good.

[@Vk-wx8ls]

Vivek is the target of all other aspirants means Vivek will be the Republican Candidate for sure.👌

[@kilajuy]

​@@Midlanflyguy that would be awesome, but he already said he won't be vp if offered

[@Gringoviej0]

Vivek would be an objectively better president than Trump. It is in his character, he does not share Trumps weaknesses yet has all the same tools that make him good candidate. Trump will probably still be the nominee but that is a shame to be honest.

[@dashbloxx9352]

this didn't age well

[@rickDArula]

Vivek is actually getting out and talking to people. KZbin media across all spectrums of entertainment are at least talking to vivek.

[@jacobzak9725]

hes a more gifted speaker than practically everyone in the race. RFK and Trump are the only two you could even argue.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If India red flag one of its Govts To be Fascist Politician of Indian Origin remains Quiet As siding with Hitler/Fascism,no?

[@arturogarcia9946]

white people need to act fast because it looks like everyone is mad

[@modernprofessionals9512]

Vivek made a complete fool of himself. ROOKIE 😂

[@rickDArula]

@modernprofessionals9512 dude how? All I say was establishment Republicans attack him because they're mad because he's beating them in the polls. And yesterday he held is own in his first debate

[@Wayne5455]

Vivek shows that he is 100% honest. He raises his hand immediately without looking around and waiting to see what others are doing. He speaks his own truth and does not have to reflect and re-consider. Vivek just speaks his truth! That is exactly what we need, a man who speaks his mind clearly and shows it without reservation or apology. Everyone else on the stage was hard to read, Vivek was clear and truthful I WILL VOTE FOR VIVEK even over Trump.

[@dashmeetsingh9679]

Here is what Vivek said: “Climate change is hoax” “We should separate from bad climate change policy to good climate change policy” If he believes climate change is hoax, then his next statement doesnt make sense. He has given example how little his word means. Just another candidate with BS mouth.

[@donkeyshot8472]

@@dashmeetsingh9679 sorry, but you`re wrong. what ramaswamy means by "good climate change policy" is a policy that ignores any form of "climate change" policy. fact is, climate change is real: the climate has always changed, ever since the world began.

[@anubhavsharma8121]

​@@dashmeetsingh9679you're taking it in the wrong way, he is just being honest on how climate change policies are building up more trouble for people. Climate change should be dealt in such a way that it doesn't cause more chaos than without it.

[@SlyFan-mp8dc]

@@dashmeetsingh9679He said the climate change AGENDA is a hoax, huge difference.

[@Politics-ww5sc]

@@dashmeetsingh9679 are you intentionally being dishonest? It's clear what he's saying.

[@jaycho6747]

Protect this man at all costs.

[@danboren6567]

Ramaswamy is polling the best of all challengers, NOT DeSantis!

[@WeAreBeingInvaded]

No Trump is!

[@jorgemarquezzepeda8179]

Trump is dead in the water.. he will be in prison or nullified by election day. Those who don't see it, are in denial

[@palimpalim5291]

@@WeAreBeingInvadedTrump is not a challenger to Trump.

[@ClonewarswarsClone]

@@WeAreBeingInvadedtwo texases lol

[@JustMe-unapologetically]

Wrong check 538

[@mehernoshmanekshaw7180]

Vivek will be even better in the next debate, I'm sure. The way Pence, Christie and Haley ganged up on him, shows he is a force to reckon with.

[@selwynlawson7596]

Vivek is so outclassed and makes no sense. He only has the gift of gab.

[@chiragpatel849]

more like the other way around he's more intelligent than anymore on that stage @@selwynlawson7596

[@jagjitsinghmanku2283]

Exactly what I was thinking. No experience at this level of politics.

[@GroovyFeminist]

Or they just genuinely dislike him because he's arrogant and lacks experience.

[@sshivash]

@@GroovyFeminist Vivek is confident but not arrogant at all.

[@whodatking26]

Vivek gained ALOT of ground here

[@lisamills161]

Ummmm noooo he lost A LOT

[@anacc3257]

@@lisamills161 Yea his performance wasn't that great at all. I Thought he'd dominate much more and impress the audience. Kinda anticlimactic, although that goes fort he whole debate.

[@alohajoe98]

No, he didn't. Haley destroyed him on his lack of foreign policy experience.

[@dad4378]

​@@alohajoe98How can you destroy someone for not having an experience when they did not yet get the opportunity to have that experience?

[@ScamwatchDallin]

​@@alohajoe98Nah, he wanted to lead Abraham Accords 2.0. Trump didn't have any experience either and performed amazingly.

[@VamshiKrishna-r6d]

As a foreigner when i seen this debate for the first time the first thing that came to my mind is a fight between teens. This guy vivek is so intellectual that all these candidates started targeting him. Well that shows he is perfect. Anyways Americans should selected the right guy cause things are getter worse for America at thr moment.

[@joexavier4070]

Mark my word he is not going to pass even republican primary

[@joexavier4070]

If trump is not running most probably gop going to lose election landslide

[@pinakigupta6442]

yes godspeak@@joexavier4070

[@user-qv4ni9hd8m]

Vivek is awesome!

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

At lying 😂

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

Good share, bot. Off you go.

[@m.thomas3982]

Vivek is a brown version of Trump. He’s a liar and con man and not worth what he claims. He will say anything to get elected. In his book he accused Trump’s actions on Jan 6 as being reprehensible and accountable. Today, he claims he would support his candidacy or pardon him. He should take his a… to India and deal with their problems his way.

[@jmfia2391]

Keep dreaming.😂 Christie roasted him🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 "Obama amateur".

[@Jay-ut9ov]

How many clowns are in that car?

[@shazabrahim5208]

Vivek seemed the only true Republican on stage!

[@StylezofGaming]

Naw Trump lap dog more like it

[@korymulanax3362]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheEtbetween]

Great joke!

[@joexavier4070]

Mark my word,he is not going to pass even epublican primary

[@Bobbylopezcreative]

Republican=liar. I agree 😂

[@texasgiants]

They attacked Vivek bcoz they're scared of the Truth! He'll get my vote.

[@readynowforever3676]

You couldn’t pick a winner in a one horse race. You’re addicted to losing and anarchy.

[@eduardbernhuber6481]

You know the truth??and you still vote Republican??Only a Question from a German who worked 3 Years there

[@Jooniebug]

I bet you do cos he's a trump puppy!

[@eduardbernhuber6481]

@@good_vibes_only_1895 😂😂Republicans and their own Reality,it’s pure Comedy

[@swz370]

Exactly! They are intimidated

[@himalayancanine]

Lets make Vivek president

[@95tomthomas7]

Vivek is sharp

[@lisamills161]

No he is a lying carnival barker just like Trump:))))

[@modernprofessionals9512]

Vivek made a complete fool of himself. ROOKIE 😂

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Ramaswamy is pretty hard to rattle, id like to see him vs trump...i dont know if name calling.and talking over him is going to work...hes too confident and articule...like one of those guys that can say something completely false, stupid, or completely nonsensical and somehow it still sounds good... Might be an interesting thing to see if trump can rattle him

[@Minh-LongHoang]

Vivek, if and when faces Trump, will take a deep bow and praise Trump like God😀

[@Vnexpress1203]

Vivek has been this confident since HS. Check out his Valedictorian speech!

[@MarkSmithhhh]

​@@Minh-LongHoangtrue, I think meant more if he for some unforeseen reason had to go toe to toe with him and actually take each other on, wouoe vivek be able to remain this calm and collected

[@MarkSmithhhh]

​@@Vnexpress1203yep!

[@NextdoorExpat]

@@Minh-LongHoang I disagree. I feel like he'll be respectful but at the same time point out how he is better positioned to serve the nation than him. I don't get 'blind follower' type of vibe from this guy

[@pilloobaba272]

Vivek Ramaswamy was the chief target here because he's the biggest threat to all of them, which is really a compliment for Ramaswamy.

[@Tenz220]

The candidates did the same thing to Trump that they've done to Vivek.

[@Gwillis7]

Exactly right ☝🏼

[@Cocoleavemealone]

You mean Obama?

[@LoboBrasileiro1]

And you really believe Trump is gonna let Vivek steal the spotlight? Get real.

[@Tenz220]

@@LoboBrasileiro1 it's one thing to steal spotlight and another to gang up on one man.

[@BabaYaga_1776]

Ron DeSantis won’t support Trump, his pause said it all.

[@algo2017]

y should he anyway

[@azynaazynaa6644]

All their pauses were bogus. Who trusts pense any more tonight even worse he is just like a dem nasty comments no vision no plans

[@Bigbaccala1]

That’s ok, trump will still win

[@ChenSavit]

ok

[@Duncan_Idaho84]

If Trump wins he will

[@funtime-gq8ju]

Vivek was King landslide lets go America

[@davidstoyan184]

Yeah, bro knows what he wants.

[@sharif1306]

Vivek supports Modi whose government is engaged in ethnic cleansing of tribal Christian minorities in India's northeast as we speak.

[@sonnycusa]

The fact that most of the other candidates were trying to bring down Vivek just tells me that he has already beaten them!

[@cecilelaforce3686]

If Vivek were President, we'd just get nuked. Can anyone, after watching that uniformed, disrespectful bully child, see him negotiating with a foreign power?

[@jsvalina3503]

I saw that the super pac puppets were sticking Together.

[@MasterMote]

yep

[@tesladrew2608]

Or he's a nutcase. He obviously knows nothing of history or foreign policy

[@peoplearecrazy1798]

Totally!

[@CitysDrill]

i’m actually really into the way Vivek holds himself, good traits

[@rgCA_01123]

Watch his 2003 high school valedictorian commencement speech 🔥🔥🔥

[@LS-hx3df]

Vivek stood out of all other candidates. He seemed very clear on where he stands and he definitely scored higher than all other candidates.

[@jeffeastwood1051]

Ask him if hes a Christian. Get at me on that. Might want to fact check your candidate.

[@yerxa420ca]

does it matter @@jeffeastwood1051

[@JohnHamilton932]

@@jeffeastwood1051 He is a proud Hindu which is not a crime. And he is more informed about Christianity than any other candidate.

[@rabd3721]

Yes, very clear on his positions, which makes it VERY easy for me to reject him.

[@keithhunter3910]

He is a proven liar. Even the ultra conservative WSJ has called him out on his dishonesty. He is the perfect GOP candidate!

[@kirkbullard4302]

I like Vivek, he speaks clearly, and from the heart.

[@hughsmith7668]

Ramaswamy, Has My Vote.

[@bulldog191]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheDaltonNetwork]

Ramaswamy's a Putin lover.

[@jerryb504]

Not my vote. No way will I vote for Vivek and will not vote for Trump.

[@StylezofGaming]

All of them corny this won't work in the primary. Might work in there primarily but Biden going run through all of them

[@ayushkatyal8019]

Vivek is just too amazing for all the other candidates.

[@lisamills161]

Ahahahaha:))) But I do love your support for him it is very sweet:))) He is a sycophantic Trump supporter. He knows he is not going to be the nominee but desperately hopes Trump will be and that he is VP....bit of a comedian really

[@pjgarret7653]

Amazingly IGNORANT. Bluster is not a sign of leadership. Clueless windbag.

[@m.thomas3982]

The guy is a very brown, younger version of lying, gansta Trump. What’s amazing about that.

[@rgCA_01123]

​@@lisamills161he won't take VP

[@lisamills161]

@@rgCA_01123 Well personally I hope the US can be relieved of the burden of seeing the likes of Vivek OR Trump anywhere near government.

[@doja_kate]

Vivek speaking FACTS. I’m apart of the new gen and would love to see Vivek rise.

[@jameshakelley4872]

Same!

[@Troller_007]

Experienced politicians got us 2 No-Win wars ( Iraq and Afghanistan) And bankrupted USA with over 32 Trillion ... Over 20 million illegals, refugees pouring into USA burdening US middle class...still ongoing. Now USA is being dragged into Ukraine Wars, Next Taiwan.. more millions of refugees..100s of billions still ongoing ..More taxes for US middle class??? No clue to control gun violence, failing schools... mounting debts??. Vivek says enough is enough..he wants to get rid of all above and focus on developing Next Gen USA..

[@Voting4vivek]

Vivek will be the first millennial president. We have the numbers to elect him.

[@meandmyindianhusband6482]

Same! Me and my husband are his same age!!! He’s really gonna lead us!!!!

[@susandeleon4702]

WAKE UP. USE YOUR INTELLIGENCE TO MAINTAIN DEMOCRACY. YOU ARE VOTING FOR THE SAME PERSON PER SE

[@abacussin]

From an outsiders point of view and having watched several hours of the candidate Vivek Ramaswamy I think the best hope for the USA is him.

[@betsyabreu1105]

Ramaswamy got my attention.

[@jorgemarquezzepeda8179]

The other candidates are scared if Vivek... he's different and they are unsure of how to deal with him.. they fear that America will like a non-politician over the same old same old

[@zeeone4492]

He's a politician just different

[@mr_coffee9917]

the rich. What is his policy??? He says bs about America need to become proud of itself. People are not seeing rise in their wages that is why they are not proud. Unions have collapsed.

[@preddy7909]

Vivek totally killed it

[@pamelawing5747]

You love those shinny objects don't you. Ever heard of "beware of false prophets?"

[@VincesInHocSigno]

​​@@pamelawing5747He's a candidate in the Republican *primary --who's calling him a prophet?

[@pamelawing5747]

@@VincesInHocSigno It MEANS he's full of it but many won't recognize it. I forgot how literal Republicants are.

[@sharif1306]

And he supports Modi's killing of Christians in India's northeast. Read up on it.

[@VincesInHocSigno]

@@pamelawing5747 Well, that's just like your opinion, man.

[@ajmartinez1470]

Vivek just has awesome energy

[@bridlingtonengland75]

Mike Pence, the perfect donor class candidate.

[@thook4242]

Pence is so out of touch with what the voters want to hear about. It was like he was reading a script given to him from his donors tonight.

[@Yanni75]

Ramaswami sounds like he's in the pocket of the biggest donor of them all, the fossil fuel industry.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

He's race Bannon from.johnny quest

[@timkincade9763]

​@@anthonytaylor7928i remember

[@jc-zp1de]

Wasnt mike pence a vince president for trump going against anti establishment party? You trumpist are something else.

[@jaaz5531]

Vivek crushed them all with his sheer excellence. VivekGPT is the ChatGPT the Americans needs as their president! His ideas resonates with today’s common man.

[@mteokay1246]

No

[@onlinepersona99]

Dumbo central

[@Jamr5]

Seems like Christie had already studied Vivek and he had to come up with something but couldn't find anything lame. ChatGpt is actually a compliment. ChatGpt knows everything Lol.

[@wesner326]

I do like him a lot. I support my President Trump. But I’d love to see him run on the ticket with him.

[@westberryjim]

Vivek wants to give ukraine territory to russia, that doesn't sit right with most americans. how did handing over land to hitler work out?

[@aadityapratap007]

Vivek is taking them on 🔥🎉

[@Justusson]

Taking over them like a third grader you mean,..?

[@modernprofessionals9512]

Vivek made a complete fool of himself. ROOKIE 😂

[@jintumonisingha8717]

​@@modernprofessionals9512damn man you are in every other comment repeating the exact same thing are you afraid or someone paid you to repeat all of this 😂

[@Corteum]

_"Ramaswamy becomes chief target"_ But he's so sophisticated he was able to employ reverse-targeting to effectively counter their efforts. Backfired on them BIG TIME. He's too good.

[@maheshreddy7405]

Vivek was promising

[@sagarparte]

Vivek was just fantastic

[@m.thomas3982]

Fantastic at being loud, lying, and obnoxious, a waste of a Harvard and Yale education. He should take his rich brown a.. to India and help eliminate poverty and other issues there.

[@bobbito45654]

Why?? Because he sucks trump off 😂😂

[@VaydaladaVodalada]

Smelly Indians like you would think this.

[@jh748]

A fantastic con man.

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

​@@jh748Biden's worse.

[@brianokello-z6t]

politicians fear outsiders who make the common man see difference straight answers and development.

[@CESARvsTHEWORLD]

I'm not Republican but I'd vote for Vivek

[@davidd5635]

Ramaswamy is very intelligent dude wow I'm surprised now

[@oterichannel9748]

Vivek 2024! TRUTH!

[@sharif1306]

Vivek supports Modi whose government is engaged in ethnic cleansing of tribal Christian minorities in India's northeast as we speak. TRUTH!

[@debr961]

Insanity is more like it

[@bajajay9818]

Vivek Is the winner!!!!!!!!

[@AlexM-ht9ff]

He's a loser and a fraud.

[@Duncan_Idaho84]

Winner winner chicken dinner

[@slicktheslickster]

He was the loudest, the most animated. Now if that resonates with the American people, especially R's. I tend not to think so.

[@AlexM-ht9ff]

@@slicktheslickster Ya? Someone who literally wants to break apart every office? Good luck cus he ain't gonna win!

[@476233]

I am a pretty moderate individual (socially liberal, fiscally conversations) and while I don’t agree with all of Vivek’s positions, I respect him as a true leader and not being paid for or afraid to have and lead with his own opinion. He represents a change with fresh new blood in politics that we need. Common sense solutions and not the old two party fighting we keep getting into. I was also pretty pleased with Hailey.

[@Kelli-tp6yv]

Vivek did great in my opinion. And of course they go after him but he held his own against them. Great job Vivek!

[@conradlobo3956]

Vivek raised his hand first ✋️ He raised his hand highest ✋️ His hand was the last down ✋️

[@JordansTake35]

Cause he's slobbing on Trump's nob so that he'll pick him as his VP. Vivek isnt eyeing the presidency in 24' he's eyeing it in 28'

[@patrickbateman1660]

Wanting to protect a criminal isn't a great lool

[@melissairvin6654]

looking straight ahead the whole time with zero hesitation. He was unaffected by who else was raising their hand or not.

[@sirellyn]

@@patrickbateman1660 "Wanting to protect a criminal isn't a great look" It sure is when grave injustice is being done. The USA formed an entire COUNTRY on people being criminals to unjust legislation and taxation.

[@patrickbateman1660]

@@sirellyn there's literally photographic evidence of Trump with the documents and a recording lol

[@RK-ln6kg]

Vivek stood tall.

[@Pdmc-vu5gj]

Tall for the mental institution vote

[@pjgarret7653]

Tall and Ignorant. Blathering Know-NOTHING Fool for sure.

[@cecilelaforce3686]

If Vivek were President, we'd just get nuked. Can anyone, after watching that uniformed, disrespectful bully child, see him negotiating with a foreign power? His only successful negotiations would be with Big Oil, Coal, and American Oligarchs. Not a chance.

[@rationalistssj6540]

@@Pdmc-vu5gj Compared to Biden, everyone there was an Einstein

[@Pdmc-vu5gj]

@@rationalistssj6540 I would take Biden on life support over how crazy the GOP has become. Cranks and conspiracy theorists.

[@snanta4759]

Christie, "Booing is allowed, but it doesn't change the truth." NBC: Cuts out Christie being boo'd into silence in the most savage audience booing of any politician ever

[@not-soprivateplaylist1771]

He's a giant door with a W. He kissed up to Obama and Trump, only to show that he's a backstabber.

[@chuckprichard3691]

That tells us who everyone is afraid of.

[@lisamills161]

Well do YOU want the US to be sold to Russia via allowing Putin to do what he wants??

[@mabst6]

When Vivek hurt everyone on the stage feelings "Bought and paid for" That means a sudden rush of their guilt. Vivek is too smart against these puppets

[@Kirin2022]

The last GOP candidate who used that line was another billionaire who used his financial independence to become Grifter-in-Chief, Corruption Incarnate.

[@jh748]

No it means as the rookie it's never a smart move to insult every person who happens to be both older, wiser and far more experienced than him. Not smart.

[@mabst6]

@@jh748 You can't outsmart a well spoken intelligent man. Micheal Jordan and LeBron James started as rookies. They both mastered being the king in the court.

[@mabst6]

@@Kirin2022 tell me which politician who's not corrupt? I'm waiting.

[@Kirin2022]

@@mabst6 You are excessively cynical if you think that any of them can ignore their donors totally. Even you make some concessions to those you are grateful to. However, not all politicians will consistently put self interest above the common good. Some will take courageous stands that risk costing them their careers. This includes the scores of Republicans who testified against Trump in the Jan. 6th hearings. Their names are a matter of public record and that criminal Trump is targeting them for retribution. Trump doesn't even put party first much less country first, except to those who can't see through his mega scale lying.

[@girishm3864]

Vivek is the best of the lot and he happily takes the attacks. If given more time, he would have literally taken others for a ride.

[@adamwright4135]

being the best of this bunch of slimeballs isn't much to crow about

[@phxsunsfaninsd]

Vivek won this debate hands down!

[@elizabethr.110]

​@@adamwright4135Desperate times call for desperate candidates. Wondering when grumpy trumpy will start attacking Vivek.

[@girishm3864]

@@adamwright4135 May be. But that is a good starting point I feel. Time will tell us.

[@girishm3864]

@@phxsunsfaninsd I think so too. Many of his statements would resonate in people in a few days. Debate format was just too tight for the clarity he could share with us.

[@Lillylilster]

Vivek on fire 🔥

[@jeffnoob8448]

Vivek killed it.

[@ViReaKDailyVlog]

Yeah I agree too

[@sharif1306]

And he supports Modi's killing of Christians in India's northeast.

[@iahshanti8810]

Ramaswamy 🇺🇸

[@tonyt8805]

DeSantis showed he was the "coward" we all thought he was!!! 🙈 💯 🙈

[@melissareynolds56]

Very ashamed of him right now

[@AS-rx3yk]

Vivek's comment about msnbc was on point. That can apply to media in general.

[@alexbar1111]

Vivek is da man! He gets my vote

[@sharif1306]

Vivek supports Modi whose government is engaged in ethnic cleansing of tribal Christian minorities in India's northeast as we speak.

[@modernprofessionals9512]

Vivek made a complete fool of himself. ROOKIE 😂

[@TheSaintBigFoot]

​@@modernprofessionals9512here you are again with the same little comment. You must be scared 😱

[@modernprofessionals9512]

@@TheSaintBigFoot and yet here you are again. Scared hypocrite. Thank God Trump will never pick this rookie as VP. Deal with it 😂

[@samuellee6275]

These debates won't really show how brilliant Vivek Ramaswamy is. Watch one of his longer form interviews and you'll see why Vivek is surging in the polls. He would crush Trump on a head to head debate & if Vivek gets the nomination there is no way Dems will allow Biden to debate Vivek. It would be like Mike Tyson vs. Urkel in a boxing match.

[@learnhowto_click1334]

Good thing trump is polling 30+ points ahead any other candidate!

[@johngarrity6687]

He has intelligence but no commonsense. Another Know it all THUG. NO ability to think things through and negotiate with mature adults.

[@olgakiely6898]

anyone debating biden would be like Mike Tyson vs. Urkel. he is infirmed.

[@kp-rn6bb]

@@olgakiely6898 Biden may start taking a nap in the middle of debate.

[@AlBundyy]

I don't think he would crush Trump. Vivek is intelligent and a good speaker. But Trump is informed, experienced and good w/ timing to connect what he's saying w/ the audience.

[@krystingrant6292]

Vivek did his thing tonight

[@Junior_elmexicano]

Vivek for president they’re all scared of him

[@changdemoon]

Vivek really intrigues me. I've been watching a lot of his interviews this week and he actually has me interested in politics. I think he was a bit over confident tonight and wished he would have approached this as he has done in all of his interviews cool, calm, and composed (just watch his interview with The Breakfast Club). He definitely didn't sound as rehearsed with pre-written statements like the others, but I think he came across a little negatively with his over smiling and taking shots at his opponents. This is the first time I have seen him buy into the argument game and wished he could've just received the criticism and calmly come up on top through his ability to answer effectively and articulately. I hope he shifts back to his natural approach for future debates at focusing on the issues, directly addressing the topic, and not buying into the political game of attacking the opponents because he is definitely a breath of fresh air and has a lot of great ideas and isn't your typical politician.

[@SageAwakens]

I understand where you're coming from, but that approach would not have made him stand out in the debate stage, that's what Tim Scott tried if you noticed. Although this approach was a little inflammatory, it worked. It got people interested. Now the public will do their own research about him and discover how down to earth he actually is.

[@sharif1306]

Climate change is a hoax? Breath of fresh air? LOL

[@kiran220284]

@@sharif1306shows you haven’t spent time to research , he agrees climate is changing and temperatures are rising. But the agenda to compromise human prosperity for that is for power, dominance and control. Research at indoor pollution related kids death in Africa and india because of lack of natural gas!

[@shrenikmehta89]

He said "the climate change AGENDA is a hoax". Big difference. He believes in climate change due to human activity, but he doesn't believe that the world is going to end because of it. I personally don't agree with this statement either, but it's still important to point out the difference.

[@user-vt4hd8hb4v]

​@@sharif1306he said the climate change AGENDA is a hoax.

[@damaz5799]

I think Vivek did a great job!

[@lisamills161]

Ahahahaha:))) You jokester. But I admire your sympathy for him

[@sharif1306]

Climate change is a hoax? He is anti science and against taking responsibility for the planet. God save your children. Maybe they'll be fine but the poorest of the world suffer the greatest from your emissions. But you are not immune from the wildfires and all the rest of the climate emergencies.

[@Noname123rr]

​@@lisamills161he was targeted with no substance and you trying to be smart😂

[@arriuscalpurniuspiso]

He's a sociopath who is acting like a demagogue

[@lisamills161]

@@Noname123rr Nah he is a would be Trump mark 2 with same crap and lies but really he knows he will not win so he aims to be the VP....:)))) But you know that

[@marklord7614]

Desantis: I've answered that question already...no backbone. And that's why he won't win.

[@blackout07blue]

Darn tootin’

[@henlohenlo689]

Its a valid argument. In court it is a trail objection to keep go over what is beem gone over. It can abuse of process with method of questioning. Valid to dismiss things in those kinds of situations.

[@Jetty-hs6kx]

DeSantis did well ! It's old news

[@jolt187]

⁠@@henlohenlo689this isn’t court

[@tesladrew2608]

He's a bobblehead

[@LourdesLazo-y1v]

GO Vivek!!!!!!!!!!!! you the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@182TaylorKendrick]

Mike Pence just needs to retire in Key West already

[@striker44]

...and go fishing with desantis talking of the good ole' days. 😂

[@peoplearecrazy1798]

Vivek 2024! 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@835_subham9]

Nonsense

[@rasat4829]

Vivek killed it! The rest of candidates sounds hallow and programmed! hahahhaaha! You are right, they all were looking at Vivek when he raised his hands and then started raising their hands. hahahahaa!

[@meandmyindianhusband6482]

So true 😂😂😂😂

[@mattkolawole9738]

Vivek did a good job in that debate tbh 😂

[@talibahi1556]

Great job vivek. 🎉 this kid has it.

[@cecilelaforce3686]

If Vivek were President, we'd just get nuked. Can anyone, after watching that uniformed, disrespectful bully child, see him negotiating with a foreign power?

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Looks like Harvard sent of of their best 👏👏👏

[@Flyingbull99]

Lets go Vivek!

[@DaunDevore-xx8wn]

Vivek is a fearless Patriot🇺🇸

[@Brian-pf7qq]

He is a infomercial spokesman

[@benbaker2965]

Is this the thing we will be focusing on or can we move on? Mr DeSantis, we could move on if you would just answer this one simple question.

[@chucklakeridge7944]

Haha, seriously. It's like one of his que card he memorized didnt have the word Yes or No on it. Meatball literally cant think on his feet.

[@wasatchm]

desantis is actually right. you can ask about trump once in one debate. but don't be keep bringing it up debate after debate. my guess is trump and pardoning or conviction will be brought up in every debate. and after you see that, you'll know why desantis said what he said. topics were awful. they never asked a question about the border. they never asked about shutting down free speech.

[@mynameisjeff466]

Vivek is someone I would vote for!

[@modernprofessionals9512]

Vivek made a complete fool of himself. ROOKIE 😂

[@TheSaintBigFoot]

​@@modernprofessionals9512 you keep making this same comment. You must be scared 😅

[@modernprofessionals9512]

@@TheSaintBigFoot Look at you going through checking every comment like a concerned scared little girl lol Trump will never have that rookie as VP 😂

[@sandraweisbarth4148]

​@@modernprofessionals9512..it was rough but I'm still voting for him.

[@modernprofessionals9512]

@@sandraweisbarth4148 Spoken just like a senseless woman.

[@DORAEMON-bw8jk]

He's 38 years of age and very intelligent. It's hard to not like Ramazwamy. We need a young leader to lead the most advanced country in the world, not some old puppets.

[@kaliaparijat]

he's a trump wannabe

[@maargenbx1454]

Ffs…it’s impossible for thinking people to like this guy! He parrots crap from internet conspiracy theories, wants to appease Russia, couldn’t care less about climate change, income inequality, gun violence, he wants to destroy unions, the IRS, EPA, FBI…in other words anything that can check the power of corporations and the rich to do anything they want. He wants to raise the voting age to 25. Of course that won’t happen since it would take a Constitutional amendment, but how isn’t it obvious that he wants fewer Americans to vote, not more? It’s frightening that people can get so caught up in cults of personality that they can’t see what’s important: policy! This American propensity to glorify anyone rich is ridiculous. That he’s young and rich and ‘intelligent’ shouldn’t matter as much as the fact that he’s WRONG. About Russia, about unions, about transferring more wealth and power to the 1%, about climate change, about almost everything. I’d rather have an old guy who works to make life better for the middle class than a young guy who works to make life better for the richest among us.

[@phxsunsfaninsd]

@@kaliaparijat I hope so!

[@BigSM_hater_pinkblood]

​@@kaliaparijateven if he , isnt it good for America because they both think of America first and Vivek doesn't want money , they already have millions and billions ofhis business money 🤑