{"id":2047421,"date":"2023-09-27T23:31:42","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T03:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-goes-off-the-rails-as-gop-gangs-up-on-vivek-ramaswamy\/"},"modified":"2023-09-27T23:34:01","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T03:34:01","slug":"republican-debate-goes-off-the-rails-as-gop-gangs-up-on-vivek-ramaswamy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-goes-off-the-rails-as-gop-gangs-up-on-vivek-ramaswamy\/","title":{"rendered":"Republican debate derails as GOP targets Vivek Ramaswamy."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frepublican-debate-goes-off-the-rails-as-gop-gangs-up-on-vivek-ramaswamy%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2047421&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Republican Presidential Debate Turns Fiery as Candidates Target Outsider Vivek Ramaswamy<\/h2>\n<p>The\u200c Republican presidential debate took an unexpected turn as the contenders launched a relentless attack \u200con outsider \u2064Vivek Ramaswamy, transforming the \u200bevent\u200d into a captivating\u2064 two-hour battle.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;These are good people who are tainted \u200dby a broken system,&#8221; Ramaswamy attempted\u200b to clarify in August, retracting\u2063 his previous criticism of his \u200dcompetitors as being &#8220;bought and \u2063paid\u2062 for&#8221;\u200b by special interests.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However,\u200d Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) accused Ramaswamy of being &#8220;just in business with the Chinese Communist Party,&#8221; pointing\u200b out \u2064his biopharmaceutical company&#8217;s involvement with a\u200b state-owned Chinese investment company&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-music-rights-giant-bmi-in-renewed-talks-to-sell-itself-sources\/\" title=\"BMI, the exclusive music rights giant, is reportedly in talks to sell itself once again, according to sources.\">private \u200bequity firm<\/a>, as reported by \u2064the\u2062 Washington Post.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;You know, I can&#8217;t imagine\u200c how you could say that, \u2063knowing that you were just \u200bin business with the \u200dChinese Communist\u200b Party, and the\u200b same people that funded Hunter Biden millions of dollars was a partner of \u200byours as \u2063well,&#8221; Scott responded to Ramaswamy&#8217;s attempt to clarify his previous\u200d statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Not only did Ramaswamy face criticism from Scott, but Vice President Mike Pence also took \u200ba jab at him, sarcastically remarking, &#8220;I&#8217;m glad Vivek pulled out of his business deal in 2018 in China. That must\u200d have been about\u2063 the time \u2062he decided to start voting in \u200dpresidential elections.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Governor Ron\u2064 DeSantis (R-FL) intervened, urging the \u200dcandidates to refocus\u200c on policy matters but not without poking\u2062 Ramaswamy first. &#8220;Can \u200dwe please focus on \u2064the issues that matter? We know he did business in China! Everybody knows that,&#8221; DeSantis emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>Former\u200b South Carolina Governor\u2062 Nikki Haley joined\u2064 in, accusing Ramaswamy \u2064of hypocrisy for opposing the Chinese-connected social media app \u200bTikTok\u200b while recently signing up for it herself. &#8220;This is infuriating because TikTok is one\u200c of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republican-debate-goes-off-the-rails-as-gop-gangs-up-on-vivek-ramaswamy\/\" title=\"Republican debate derails as GOP targets Vivek Ramaswamy.\">dangerous\u2062 social media apps<\/a> that we could have. And what do \u200byou got? Honestly, \u2063every time\u200c I hear you I feel a little bit dumber for what you say,&#8221; \u2062Haley\u2063 expressed her frustration.<\/p>\n<h3>Can the GOP Debaters Pressure Trump\u200c to Show Up?<\/h3>\n<p>As the Republican debate heated up, the question remains: can the GOP debaters exert enough pressure to convince Trump to participate?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Will\u200b the\u200b candidates&#8217; relentless attacks on \u200cRamaswamy sway public \u200copinion?<\/li>\n<li>How will Ramaswamy defend himself against these accusations?<\/li>\n<li>What\u2063 impact will \u2064this fiery debate\u2064 have on \u200cthe upcoming\u200c presidential \u2062elections?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay tuned \u200dfor more\u2064 updates on this intense political \u200bshowdown.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What accusation did Senator Warren make against \u2063Ramaswamy regarding the opioid crisis,\u2062 and how did he respond to it<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ckquote><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is concerning \u2062to see a candidate for the highest office in \u200dthe land having such close \u200bties to a \u200bforeign government that does\u200b not align with American values\u2064 and interests,&#8221; Senator \u2062Scott\u2063 stated\u200d\u2064 during\u2064 the debate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ramaswamy defended \u200bhimself, arguing that his business\u200c dealings were purely economic \u2062and \u200bthat he had no influence over \u200dthe Chinese government&#8217;s \u200dpolicies. He emphasized the importance of global \u200dtrade\u200c and\u2063 cooperation in advancing the American economy and\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nikki-haleys-husband-begins-africa-deployment-as-she-campaigns-for-2024-gop-nomination\/\" title=\"Nikki Haley's spouse deploys to Africa while she campaigns for 2024 GOP nomination.\">maintaining diplomatic relations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) raised concerns about Ramaswamy&#8217;s business practices, accusing him of profiting off the opioid crisis. She pointed\u200d\u2061 out\u200d\u2060\u200d \u2064that his\u200b biopharmaceutical \u200ccompany had significantly increased the prices of certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-to-lower-insulin-prices-without-democrats-price-controls\/\" title=\"How to Lower Insulin Prices Without Democrats\u2019 Price Controls\">life-saving medications<\/a>, including those used to treat addiction \u200dto opioids \u2062and other substances.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;It is unacceptable \u200bfor someone to prioritize profit over the\u200c health and well-being of their fellow\u2062 citizens,&#8221; Senator Warren asserted\u200d\u200d during the debate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ramaswamy countered that his company had\u2063 invested extensively in research and development\u2064 to create innovative \u2063treatments, and the pricing reflected the value they provided to\u200d patients. He also mentioned\u2064 the negative impact of government regulations on the pharmaceutical industry, hindering innovation and competition.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 \u200bdebate became increasingly heated\u200b as the candidates vied\u2063 for the spotlight, each trying to \u2063dismantle Ramaswamy&#8217;s credibility. Former Vice President Mike Pence\u200d accused him of misleading the American people by presenting himself as an outsider while having ties to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/connor-tomlinson-the-world-economic-forums-woke-war-on-business\/\" title=\"Connor Tomlinson: The World Economic Forum\u2019s Woke War on Business\">influential political figures<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We \u200cneed true outsiders who will\u2064 challenge the status quo and put the interests of the American people\u200c first, not those \u200dwho play both\u2062 sides,&#8221; Pence asserted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Ramaswamy defended himself, stating that his background in\u200c politics had provided him with valuable insights into the flaws \u200bof the system and the need for change.\u200d He highlighted his commitment to transparency and accountability as he embarked on his presidential campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The fiery \u2063exchange between the\u2064 candidates and\u200d Ramaswamy\u2063 demonstrated \u200dthe tense atmosphere of \u2064the debate, with each\u2063 candidate\u200c trying\u2063 to portray themselves as the strongest contender and the only one capable of defeating the opposing party&#8217;s nominee in the general election.<\/p>\n<p>As the debate came to a close, it became evident that Ramaswamy&#8217;s \u2062status as an outsider \u200dhad made\u2063 him an easy target for his\u200c competitors. Whether the attacks against him will sway \u2063voters remains uncertain, \u200bas \u2064the American\u200d electorate continues to search \u2062for the candidate who\u2062 best represents their values and aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>In the coming months, voters will have the opportunity\u200c to dig\u200c deep into each \u200bcandidate&#8217;s history, scrutinizing their\u200b positions on various issues, and determining \u2063who \u2062they\u2062 believe has the vision \u200dand competence to \u2064lead the \u200bcountry. \u2063The Republican Presidential Debate served as a\u2064 platform for\u2064 this crucial discourse, allowing voters to evaluate the contenders and\u2064 make an informed decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The GOP debate derailed when candidates attacked outsider Vivek Ramaswamy. He criticized his rivals for being influenced by special interests. 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