Vivek Ramaswamy vows to exit Colorado primary unless Trump is reinstated on ballot
Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy Takes a Stand for Democracy
In a bold move, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has pledged to remove his name from the Colorado primary ballot if former President Donald Trump is not included. Ramaswamy took to X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, to express his outrage at what he sees as an attack on democracy. He called on his fellow primary contenders, including former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, to join him in this stand.
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“This is what an actual attack on democracy looks like: in an un-American, unconstitutional, and unprecedented decision, a cabal of Democrat judges are barring Trump from the ballot in Colorado,” Ramaswamy wrote.
“Having tried every trick in the book to eliminate President Trump from running in this election, the bipartisan Establishment is now deploying a new tactic to bar him from ever holding office again: the 14th Amendment,” he added.
Ramaswamy firmly stated, ”I pledge to withdraw from the Colorado GOP primary unless Trump is also allowed to be on the state’s ballot, and I demand that Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, and Nikki Haley do the same immediately - or else they are tacitly endorsing this illegal maneuver which will have disastrous consequences for our country.”
Furthermore, Ramaswamy presented a constitutional argument, asserting that the ruling was incorrect. He argued that the 14th Amendment was only intended to apply to former Confederates and that the position of president should not be included in the definition of “officer.”
“The Framers of the 14th Amendment would be appalled to see this narrow provision—intended to bar former U.S. officials who switched to the Confederacy from seeking public office—being weaponized by a sitting President and his political allies to prevent a former President from seeking reelection,” he explained. “Our country is becoming unrecognizable to our Founding Fathers.”
To emphasize his stance, Ramaswamy released a video statement reiterating his condemnation, pledge, and demand for his fellow primary candidates to follow suit. He warned that failure to do so would make them complicit in the efforts to silence Trump. Ramaswamy firmly believes that they should “do the right thing.”
While not joining Ramaswamy’s pledge, Chris Christie expressed his disapproval of the opinion during a campaign stop. He stated, “Donald Trump should not be prevented from being president by any court. He should be prevented from being president of the United States by the voters of this country.”
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How does the exclusion of Donald Trump from the Colorado primary ballot raise concerns about the integrity of the electoral system?
Om the political arena, Democrats are now resorting to bald-faced censorship at the ballot box. If they succeed in this attack on democracy in Colorado, how long before they move on to other states? This is a line that cannot be crossed. If the Democratic Party wants a fair primary process, they must include Trump on the ballot.”
Ramaswamy’s decision to take a stand for democracy is commendable. In a time when voices are being silenced and freedoms are under threat, it is important that individuals like Ramaswamy assert themselves and speak out against injustice. By withdrawing his name from the Colorado primary ballot, Ramaswamy is sending a powerful message to those who seek to undermine the democratic process.
The exclusion of Donald Trump from the ballot in Colorado is deeply troubling. It sets a dangerous precedent and raises questions about the integrity of the electoral system. Democracy depends on a fair and transparent election process, where all eligible candidates have the opportunity to participate. To exclude a former president and prominent figure in American politics is not only undemocratic but also undermines the will of the people who support him.
Furthermore, Ramaswamy’s call for other primary contenders to join him in taking a stand demonstrates the importance of solidarity in the face of adversity. It is crucial that individuals from all walks of life come together to protect the principles upon which democracy is built. By uniting in this cause, Ramaswamy and his fellow contenders can send a clear message to those who seek to undermine democracy: that the rights and voices of the people cannot be silenced.
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As the international community focuses on these pressing issues, it is imperative that individuals and leaders alike prioritize the values of democracy and fair representation. Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy’s decision to remove his name from the Colorado primary ballot in protest of the exclusion of Donald Trump sends a powerful message. It is a call for accountability and a reminder that democracy cannot be taken for granted. In a world where democracy is under constant threat, it is vital that individuals take a stand and uphold the principles that are the foundations of a free and just society.
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