Vivek Ramaswamy is back in the mix for the Ohio Senate seat after meeting with Governor DeWine
He met with Governor Mike DeWine at the governor’s mansion recently to chat about the position that was left open by JD Vance. It’s kind of interesting because Ramaswamy had gone quiet on social media for a bit after making some comments that didn’t sit well with a lot of MAGA supporters.
He stirred the pot by saying that tech companies hire foreign workers partly because American culture has been too focused on mediocrity. That didn’t go over well, and now some folks are wondering if he’s trying to make a comeback after that backlash.
Ramaswamy had previously taken himself out of the running, but now he’s also got a high-profile gig working with Trump and Elon Musk on cutting government costs. It’s like he’s trying to keep his options open.
There’s talk that if he gets the Senate appointment, it could clear the way for Ohio’s Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to take over DeWine’s position later on. DeWine wants someone who can win the special election in 2026 and hold the seat again in 2028, so he’s got a lot to think about.
Some insiders are saying that Ramaswamy’s past comments might hurt his chances, with one person calling him “damaged goods.” DeWine is expected to make a decision soon, and it’ll be interesting to see how this all plays out.
If Ramaswamy does get the nod, he’d have a chance to push for federal spending cuts from inside Congress, while Musk works on it from the outside. He’s been pretty quiet lately, especially after getting into some heated debates about H-1B visas.
His support for that visa program didn’t sit well with some right-wing voices, but Trump has backed it. Ramaswamy has been trying to raise his profile since running for the GOP presidential nomination, and this Senate seat could be a big step for him.
