Vivek Ramaswamy’s confidence is undeniable, especially after his strong performance in the GOP debate and the overall success of his presidential campaign. However, this overconfidence could be his downfall. While we appreciate his energy and unconventional thinking, he sometimes ventures into the realm of clickbait politics, which can become tiresome for people. At the debate, Ramaswamy made cheap shots at his opponents, insinuating that they are motivated by defense-contractor payoffs and claiming that helping Ukraine hinders progress on other issues. He even went so far as to say that the war in Ukraine is not a priority for the United States. Additionally, he believes he can strike a deal with Vladimir Putin, making Ukraine neutral and causing Russia to sever ties with China. Furthermore, he has pledged to abandon Taiwan after 2028. However, all of these claims are nonsensical and misleading once you consider the facts about Putin, Beijing, Ukraine, and the needs of America’s allies in Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Ramaswamy is also at risk of presenting outlandish fiscal policies that sound like clickbait. For instance, he suggests boosting the economy by dismantling the Great Society, cutting three-quarters of the Executive Branch, and linking the value of the dollar to a “basket of commodities.” However, the Great Society includes Medicare, and any attempt to “dismantle” it would practically guarantee opposition and make reform impossible. While it’s valid to call for the reduction and reform of the federal bureaucracy, emphasizing “slashing” only pleases a partisan base and alienates swing voters, particularly those from working-class backgrounds. Additionally, only hardcore Republican voters support the idea of government shutdowns. Moreover, the very bureaucrats he hopes to remove are necessary for undoing the regulations that he and other Republicans want repealed. The notion of a “basket of commodities” may have its supporters, but it is simply a less extreme version of advocating for a return to the gold standard as a quick fix for the US economy.
So far, Ramaswamy has not delved too deeply into these issues, and it seems to be working for him in the short term. However, winning the presidency and governing effectively require a serious and substantial approach. If he allows the allure of clickbait success to distract him from this approach, he risks falling into the same fate as Ben Carson.
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