Staff Reports
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been caught in a web of lies about his voting history, admitting that he made false claims after being confronted with state election records. Ramaswamy had previously stated in interviews that he did not vote until 2020 when he supported Donald Trump, but it turns out that he actually first voted in the 2004 presidential election for Libertarian nominee Michael Badnarik. Ramaswamy now claims that he forgot about his 2004 vote, deeming it a “throwaway vote.”
It’s clear that Ramaswamy has been dishonest about his voting record, trying to present himself as someone who only recently became politically engaged. This revelation raises questions about his integrity and trustworthiness as a candidate. If he’s willing to lie about something as trivial as his voting history, what else is he hiding or misrepresenting? It’s concerning that he would make false claims and then attempt to cover them up when confronted with the truth.
LYING @VivekRamaswamy claimed he first voted in 2020 — now he admits that was wrong https://t.co/eAmBqTsiV2
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) July 26, 2023
This incident also highlights Ramaswamy’s lack of experience and knowledge about the political process. How can he claim to be a viable candidate for president when he doesn’t even remember who he voted for in a previous election? It’s clear that Ramaswamy is trying to create a narrative of personal growth and transformation, but it’s hard to take him seriously when he can’t even keep track of his own voting history.
Overall, this episode shows that Ramaswamy is not a trustworthy or reliable candidate. If he’s willing to lie about something as insignificant as his voting record, how can we trust him to be honest about his policy positions and the promises he makes on the campaign trail? Voters deserve better than a candidate who plays fast and loose with the truth.
