Vivek Ramaswamy: The Uncoached Candidate's Dodged Questions
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate positioning himself as an uncoached outsider, has criticized the political consulting industry and candidates who rely on it. However, his own campaign has spent nearly $770,000 on consultants, including media and political strategy consulting. Furthermore, it appears that Ramaswamy has lifted lines from consultants, including those connected to former Pennsylvania Senate candidate Kathy Barnette. His views on Trump, the January 6 Capitol riot, and Mike Pence's handling of it have also evolved over time. These revelations challenge Ramaswamy's claim to be a spontaneous, uncoached candidate.