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Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the 1st Republican debate

Headline from The Buffalo News, from the development of Aug 24, 2023

Newest development Aug 25, 2023 · 4 reportsVivek Ramaswamy’s Challenge: Embrace Trump and Take His Supporters

Eight Republican presidential candidates met on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday. Here are some key takeaways from an action-filled night.

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  1. ‘America First 2.0’: Vivek Ramaswamy pitches to be Republicans’ next Trump

    Headline from The Guardian ·

  2. No sweat: Vivek Ramaswamy has quirky approach to GOP debate prep

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. Ramaswamy battles controversy ahead of pivotal GOP debate

    Headline from WGN Chicago ·

  4. Names this update

    Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the 1st Republican debate

    Headline from The Buffalo News ·

  5. Newest

    Vivek Ramaswamy’s Challenge: Embrace Trump and Take His Supporters

    Headline from Wall Street Journal ·

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  1. The Guardian

    ‘America First 2.0’: Vivek Ramaswamy pitches to be Republicans’ next Trump (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The candidate is emerging as a challenger – however slight – in a race still thoroughly dominated by the former president

  2. PJ Media

    Vivek Ramaswamy Speaks About an 'American Revival' (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    The last 2024 GOP presidential hopeful to speak at Erick Erickson’s Gathering in Atlanta on Saturday was Vivek Ramaswamy. I’ll confess that he’s the top-tier candidate that I knew th...

  3. Fox News

    Vivek Ramaswamy could surprise everyone at first Republican debate (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy is super smart and is talking common sense.

  4. New York Post

    No sweat: Vivek Ramaswamy has quirky approach to GOP debate prep (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    “Three hours of solid debate prep this morning,” the Ohio-born, Ivy League-educated son of Indian immigrants captioned the video of his shirtless workout posted on X.

  5. Slate Magazine

    Trump Won’t Be at the Debate. But Vivek Ramaswamy Will. (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Slate Magazine's feed description

    Where is all this Vivek-omentum leading?

  6. Politico

    The Astonishing, Unexpected and Completely Modern Rise of Vivek Ramaswamy (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    From a podcast studio in his basement to 30 interviews in one day alone, the political newcomer has blanketed the media to fuel his rise in the polls.

  7. WGN Chicago

    Ramaswamy battles controversy ahead of pivotal GOP debate (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    The political spotlight Tuesday was firmly set on Vivek Ramaswamy, the upstart millennial Republican candidate hoping to take advantage of former President Trump’s absence and use Wednesday…

  8. Rolling Stone

    A Guide to Vivek Ramaswamy, From Culture War Commandments to 9/11 Trutherism (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The businessman with no political experience is riding controversy into the first GOP presidential primary debate on Wednesday

  9. The Daily Dot

    Vivek Ramaswamy dubbed 'VivekGPT' as critics highlight tech entrepreneur's ever-shifting answers (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who's surging in the polls, dubbed 'VivekGPT' by the internet ahead of Republican debate.

  10. Fox News

    Ramaswamy says he embraces the media heat ahead of first GOP debate: 'It makes me stronger as a candidate' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    GOP hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy spoke with Fox News Digital about the intense media scrutiny he's been receiving in the lead-up to the first Republican presidential debate.

  11. The Buffalo News

    Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the 1st Republican debate (opens The Buffalo News)

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    The Buffalo News's feed description

    Eight Republican presidential candidates met on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday. Here are some key takeaways from an action-filled night.

  12. The Guardian

    Vivek Ramaswamy is America’s demagogue-in-waiting | Margaret Sullivan (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Republican debate became the entrepreneur’s coming-out party, with the news media boosting him along his way

  13. Insider

    At the first debate, Vivek Ramaswamy attacks nearly every other GOP primary candidate — except for Trump (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    He exchanged blows with several high-profile GOP candidates throughout the evening, but notably never spoke out against the leading candidate, Trump.

  14. MyNorthwest

    Ross: Is Vivek Ramaswamy Trumpier that Trump himself? (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    There was a lot of talk and ruthless takedowns at last night’s Republican debate, but there was a clear crowd favorite, political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy.

  15. NBC News

    Vivek Ramaswamy embraces being the center of attention at a debate without Trump (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    No candidate launched more attacks nor was attacked more than Vivek Ramaswamy. His rivals think they exposed him. But he and allies see a clear victory.

  16. The Daily Caller

    Trump Says That Ramaswamy Gained ‘Big Win’ In The First Debate (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump said that fellow Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy gained a "big win" in the first primary debate.

  17. Alaska Public Media

    Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from the first Republican debate (opens Alaska Public Media)

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    Alaska Public Media's feed description

    At the center of the stage, and the center of the debate’s hottest exchanges, was a 38-year-old man who no one expected to be there even a few months ago.

  18. The New Republic

    Trump Crowns Vivek Ramaswamy the Debate Winner ... for Praising Him (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy loves lavishing praise on Donald Trump, who he’s supposedly running against.

  19. The American Spectator

    Vivek Ramaswamy Shines at First GOP Primary Debate - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator (opens The American Spectator)

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    The American Spectator's feed description

    It was Vivek Ramaswamy who took the spotlight at the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wednesday night.

  20. The Guardian

    Combative Vivek Ramaswamy emerges as surprise focal point of GOP debate (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Biotech entrepreneur takes on Trump mantle in former president’s absence, drawing heavy fire from other candidates

  21. Seattle Times

    Vivek Ramaswamy comes in hot, stealing debate spotlight (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    Vivek Ramaswamy, the first Republican millennial presidential candidate, showed little deference to more experienced candidates in Wednesday's debate.

  22. WFAA Dallas

    Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage, plus other key moments from first Republican debate (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Trump's absence from the debate offered his opponents an opportunity to break out with millions of voters watching.

  23. Wall Street Journal

    Vivek Ramaswamy Grabs Spotlight at First Republican Primary Debate (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The businessman who defended and embraced Trump, was at the center of fights with multiple foes on stage.

  24. Washington Times

    Vivek Ramaswamy takes center stage at RNC debate (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    38-year-old novice candidate and technology entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy was at the center of the hottest exchanges in the first part of the debate.

  25. New York Post

    How Vivek Ramaswamy became the Republican debate’s punching bag (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Biotech Entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy quickly emerged as the black sheep of the first Republican debate stage and a darling of the MAGA movement Wednesday evening.

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