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Vivek Ramaswamy: “10 years made a decision for the first time in the history of our nation to send a businessman rather than a…”

Featuring: Vivek Ramaswamy, Libertarian, Conservative | Former Candidate, President of the United States | National

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Published October 4, 2026

Tonight, I am running against the Kamala Harris of Ohio, and we're gonna beat her just like we did in 2024. That's exactly what we're gonna do. And Mr. President, let me tell you, 10 years made a decision for the first time in the history of our nation to send a businessman rather than a bureaucrat to lead the United States of America. We did that a decade ago. And now, a decade later, the state of Ohio is going to send a businessman rather than a bureaucrat to lead our great state here at home. (03:35–03:49)

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Asserts that 10 years ago, the U.S. elected a businessman as president for the first time.

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“The state of Ohio is going to send a businessman rather than a bureaucrat to lead our great state here at home.”
Asserts that Ohio will elect a businessman as governor instead of a bureaucrat.03:56-04:06
“I think this state needs and deserves a governor who will actually collaborate with, work with, partner with the president of the United States of America to bring investment into Ohio.”
Asserts that Ohio needs a governor who will collaborate with the U.S. president to bring investment into the state.04:22-04:37
“To bring down those health care costs, to combat Medicaid waste, fraud and abuse, to put that money back in your pockets.”
Asserts the need to reduce healthcare costs and address Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse in Ohio.04:40-04:48