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Vivek Ramaswamy on Abortion
Click here for 3 full quotes on Abortion OR other candidates on Abortion OR background on Abortion.
  • I believe that abortion is a form of murder. (Apr 2023)
  • Supports state level ban at six weeks when brainwaves begin. (Apr 2023)
  • Abortion is murder, should be regulated at the state level. (Apr 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Budget & Economy
Click here for 2 full quotes on Budget & Economy OR other candidates on Budget & Economy OR background on Budget & Economy.
  • Unleash the Beast and grow our way out of problems. (May 2023)
  • Unleash the animal inside the heart of the American economy. (Mar 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Civil Rights
Click here for 4 full quotes on Civil Rights OR other candidates on Civil Rights OR background on Civil Rights.
  • End affirmative action & Department of Education. (Apr 2023)
  • Identifying as transgender can be a sign of mental illness. (Mar 2023)
  • Get rid of affirmative action; it is a national cancer. (Mar 2023)
  • Makes no sense that biological sex is completely fluid. (Mar 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Corporations
Click here for 3 full quotes on Corporations OR other candidates on Corporations OR background on Corporations.
  • Cut the Fed technocracy, to unshackle the economy. (Sep 2023)
  • I ran companies in China but now declare independence. (Sep 2023)
  • Start government with zero-based budgeting, like businesses. (Sep 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Crime
Click here for 3 full quotes on Crime OR other candidates on Crime OR background on Crime.
  • We can fix crime wave with spine for cops. (Aug 2023)
  • Trump should not be convicted of a process crime. (Jul 2023)
  • Pardon defendants of politicized prosecutions such as Trump. (May 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Drugs
Click here for 3 full quotes on Drugs OR other candidates on Drugs OR background on Drugs.
  • Annihilate fentanyl labs AND deal with demand side. (Dec 2023)
  • To stop fentanyl, build wall at northern border as well. (Nov 2023)
  • Legalize marijuana, plus psychedelics for PTSD vets . (Aug 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Education
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  • An advocate of school choice and government vouchers. (Apr 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Energy & Oil
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  • Drill, frack, burn coal and embrace nuclear. (Aug 2023)
  • Climate change agenda is a hoax. (Aug 2023)
  • Drill, frack & burn coal: abandon the climate cult. (May 2023)
  • Climate religion: it's about power, control, punishment. (Mar 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Environment
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  • Increase supply of everything. (Nov 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Families & Children
Click here for 3 full quotes on Families & Children OR other candidates on Families & Children OR background on Families & Children.
  • Transgenderism is a mental health disorder. (Dec 2023)
  • People are hungry for purpose and meaning. (Aug 2023)
  • Give $80B in federal education money to parents . (Aug 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Foreign Policy
Click here for 6 full quotes on Foreign Policy OR other candidates on Foreign Policy OR background on Foreign Policy.
  • Ukraine is no paragon of democracy; it's not good-vs-evil. (Nov 2023)
  • We're driving Russia into China's arms; end Ukraine aid. (Sep 2023)
  • Shift focus from NATO to PATO, for Pacific/Asian security. (Jun 2023)
  • Opposing Russia in Ukraine is not a top priority for us. (Jun 2023)
  • Russia/China alliance is the top threat America faces. (Jun 2023)
  • Defend Taiwan by giving the Taiwanese people guns. (Apr 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Free Trade
Click here for 2 full quotes on Free Trade OR other candidates on Free Trade OR background on Free Trade.
  • Ban U.S. business expansion in China, stop CCP cheating. (May 2023)
  • Ban American companies from doing business with China. (Mar 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Government Reform
Click here for 6 full quotes on Government Reform OR other candidates on Government Reform OR background on Government Reform.
  • 75% reduction in number of federal bureaucrats. (Dec 2023)
  • Declare war on the federal administrative state. (Aug 2023)
  • Raise voting age to 25 for the majority of U.S. voters. (Aug 2023)
  • End civil service protection, federal employee unions. (May 2023)
  • Shut down the FBI and replace it with something new. (Apr 2023)
  • I will shut down the Dept. of Education and the FBI. (Mar 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Gun Control
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  • The Second Amendment is our last line of defense. (Apr 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Health Care
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  • Replace sick-care system with preventative medicine. (Dec 2023)
  • Gut the FDA and its corrupt regulations. (Aug 2023)
  • Gender dysphoria is suffering; we're creating more of it. (Apr 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Homeland Security
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  • We need to increase our naval capacity by at least 20%. (Nov 2023)
  • We are way behind; need modern Monroe Doctrine. (May 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Immigration
Click here for 5 full quotes on Immigration OR other candidates on Immigration OR background on Immigration.
  • Enlist local police to assist ICE against illegals. (Dec 2023)
  • Real enemy is Deep State via the Great Replacement Theory. (Dec 2023)
  • OpEd: Great Replacement is new version of old conspiracy. (Dec 2023)
  • Seal the border to reduce fentanyl epidemic. (Sep 2023)
  • Military force to secure the border; then universally deport. (Aug 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Jobs
Click here for 3 full quotes on Jobs OR other candidates on Jobs OR background on Jobs.
  • I have sympathy for workers but no patience for union bosses. (Sep 2023)
  • We pay people to stay home; put people back to work. (Sep 2023)
  • End affirmative action, end unlawful DEI indoctrination. (May 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Principles & Values
Click here for 12 full quotes on Principles & Values OR other candidates on Principles & Values OR background on Principles & Values.
  • Republicans have become a party of losers. (Nov 2023)
  • Worried the American dream won't exist for our two sons. (Aug 2023)
  • Constitution strongest guarantor of freedom in human history. (Aug 2023)
  • For my part, I stand for the America first agenda. (Jul 2023)
  • Blames Biden for special counsel & indictment of Trump. (Jun 2023)
  • To put America first, we need to rediscover what America is. (Jun 2023)
  • We should embrace our national identity and be proud of it. (Mar 2023)
  • Defining political debate is pro-American vs. anti-American. (Mar 2023)
  • Deliver national unity with our shared American identity. (Mar 2023)
  • Capitalism has to stay apolitical to bring us together. (Mar 2023)
  • Judeo-Christian values cornerstone of American identity. (Mar 2023)
  • I am an 'America first' conservative; won't apologize for it. (Mar 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Social Security
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  • Let seniors work; invest Trust Fund in diversified portfolio. (May 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Tax Reform
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  • Signed Taxpayer Protection Pledge: veto any tax increases. (Jul 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Technology
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  • AdWatch: mainstream media favors corporate candidates . (Jan 2024)
  • I'm not a know-it-all; I listen to challengers & experts. (Sep 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on War & Peace
Click here for 6 full quotes on War & Peace OR other candidates on War & Peace OR background on War & Peace.
  • Hamas attack was dead wrong, but not an attack on America. (Dec 2023)
  • US will absolutely defend Taiwan: that's deterrence. (Dec 2023)
  • Defend our border, not Ukraine's. (Aug 2023)
  • Abraham Accords 2.0; I love the Iron Dome. (Aug 2023)
  • FactCheck: Cut aid to Israel in 2028; it'll be unneeded then. (Aug 2023)
  • Ukraine not a priority; use military to protect our borders. (Aug 2023)
Vivek Ramaswamy on Welfare & Poverty
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VoteMatch Responses
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Based on these stances:
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Strongly Opposes topic 1:
Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
(-5 points on Social scale)
Supports state level ban at six weeks when brainwaves begin: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Abortion is murder, should be regulated at the state level: Strongly Opposes topic 1
I believe that abortion is a form of murder: Strongly Opposes topic 1
Strongly Opposes topic 2:
Legally require hiring women & minorities
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Get rid of affirmative action; it is a national cancer: Strongly Opposes topic 2
End affirmative action & Department of Education: Strongly Opposes topic 2
End affirmative action, end unlawful DEI indoctrination: Strongly Opposes topic 2
Strongly Opposes topic 3:
Support transgender and LGBTQ+ rights
(-5 points on Social scale)
Makes no sense that biological sex is completely fluid: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Identifying as transgender can be a sign of mental illness: Opposes topic 3
Gender dysphoria is suffering; we're creating more of it: Strongly Opposes topic 3
Strongly Favors topic 4:
America was founded on Christian values
(-5 points on Social scale)
Judeo-Christian values cornerstone of American identity: Strongly Favors topic 4
Opposes topic 5:
Expand ObamaCare
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Gut the FDA and its corrupt regulations: Opposes topic 5
Favors topic 6:
Privatize Social Security
(+2 points on Economic scale)
Let seniors work; invest Trust Fund in diversified portfolio: Favors topic 6
Strongly Favors topic 7:
Vouchers for school choice
(+5 points on Economic scale)
An advocate of school choice and government vouchers: Strongly Favors topic 7
Strongly Favors topic 8:
Businesses have a right to pollute
(-5 points on Social scale)
End civil service protection, federal employee unions: Strongly Favors topic 8
Opposes topic 9:
Stricter punishment reduces crime
(+2 points on Social scale)
Pardon defendants of politicized prosecutions such as Trump: Strongly Opposes topic 9
I will shut down the Dept. of Education and the FBI: Neutral on topic 9
Shut down the FBI and replace it with something new: Opposes topic 9
Strongly Favors topic 10:
Absolute right to gun ownership
(+5 points on Economic scale)
The Second Amendment is our last line of defense: Strongly Favors topic 10
Strongly Opposes topic 11:
Higher taxes on the wealthy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Signed Taxpayer Protection Pledge: veto any tax increases: Strongly Opposes topic 11
Strongly Opposes topic 12:
Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
(-5 points on Social scale)
Military force to secure the border; then universally deport: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Enlist local police to assist ICE against illegals: Strongly Opposes topic 12
Strongly Opposes topic 13:
Support & expand free trade
(-5 points on Economic scale)
Ban American companies from doing business with China: Strongly Opposes topic 13
Ban U.S. business expansion in China, stop CCP cheating: Strongly Opposes topic 13
Strongly Favors topic 14:
Stay away from the UN & Globalism
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Shift focus from NATO to PATO, for Pacific/Asian security: Opposes topic 14
I am an 'America first' conservative; won't apologize for it: Strongly Favors topic 14
We should embrace our national identity and be proud of it: Strongly Favors topic 14
Deliver national unity with our shared American identity: Strongly Favors topic 14
To put America first, we need to rediscover what America is: Strongly Favors topic 14
For my part, I stand for the America first agenda: Strongly Favors topic 14
Favors topic 15:
Peace through Strength
(-3 points on Social scale)
We are way behind; need modern Monroe Doctrine: Strongly Favors topic 15
We need to increase our naval capacity by at least 20%: Strongly Favors topic 15
Ukraine not a priority; use military to protect our borders: Opposes topic 15
Strongly Opposes topic 16:
Make voter registration easier
(-5 points on Social scale)
Raise voting age to 25 for the majority of U.S. voters: Strongly Opposes topic 16
Favors topic 17:
Stay out of foreign wars
(+2 points on Social scale)
Defend Taiwan by giving the Taiwanese people guns: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Opposing Russia in Ukraine is not a top priority for us: Strongly Favors topic 17
Russia/China alliance is the top threat America faces: Strongly Opposes topic 17
Ukraine is no paragon of democracy; it's not good-vs-evil: Strongly Favors topic 17
Hamas attack was dead wrong, but not an attack on America: Favors topic 17
Strongly Opposes topic 18:
Prioritize green energy
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Climate religion: it's about power, control, punishment: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Drill, frack & burn coal: abandon the climate cult: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Increase supply of everything: Strongly Opposes topic 18
Opposes topic 19:
Marijuana is a gateway drug
(+2 points on Social scale)
Legalize marijuana, plus psychedelics for PTSD vets : Strongly Opposes topic 19
To stop fentanyl, build wall at northern border as well: Strongly Favors topic 19
Annihilate fentanyl labs AND deal with demand side: Opposes topic 19
Strongly Opposes topic 20:
Stimulus better than market-led recovery
(+5 points on Economic scale)
Unleash the animal inside the heart of the American economy: Strongly Opposes topic 20
Unleash the Beast and grow our way out of problems: Strongly Opposes topic 20

Vivek Ramaswamy is a Libertarian-Leaning Conservative
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