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Ramaswamy Speaks on American Dream Before OSU Crowd

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Speaking before an electrified crowd at Ohio State University on Tuesday, Vivek Ramaswamy discussed his experience with the American Dream while promoting his campaign for governor.

“I wasn’t born a billionaire, I wasn’t born a millionaire, I wasn’t born an anything heir. I was an heir to nothing. But here I am now,” the American entrepreneur and Ohio gubernatorial candidate told the audience.

“And with your help, God willing, [I am] in a position to lead the very state where I was born and raised. That story is only possible in the United States of America.”

Ramaswamy was born and raised in Cincinnati, but his parents emigrated from southwest India. They came to America “with nothing to their name,” the candidate said, adding that their decision gave him the opportunity to become a successful businessman. He also is the youngest person to have run for president as a Republican, which he did in 2024 at the age of 37.

Ramaswamy later touched upon his agenda for Ohio. His said his priorities, should he be elected governor, include boosting jobs, lowering or ending capital gains and income taxes, and producing more energy in the state to help lower the cost of electricity.

On social issues, Ramaswamy attacked “wokeness” and spoke about improving schools.

“By the end of next year, this much I know: Our schools will be performing better because we........

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