Fox 19: Political science expert talks Vivek Ramaswamy’s rise
Despite other efforts, the polls still have Trump carrying the GOP nomination, says UC’s David Niven
During the GOP debate on Aug. 23, Vivek Ramaswamy introduced himself to the nation as an unknown – “a skinny guy with a funny last name.”
Ramaswamy, a Cincinnati native, born in Evendale, is a grad of St. Xavier High School. He went on to acheive prestigious degrees and great success in the corporte sector; a success that has funded most of his cross-country campaign to secure the GOP nomination for president, wtih his visabilty gaining traction.
David Niven, PhD, associate professor of political science in UC's School of Public and International Affairs. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand
“He has catapulted himself into relevance into this race, but it’s yet to be seen if he can take that next step which is to make himself an actual contender for this,” UC’s David Niven told Fox 19 prior to the debate.
Niven, an associate professor of political science, told Fox 19 that Ramaswamy has a “revolutionary” approach to traditional voting rights and that it will be interesting to see how voters respond.
Niven said: “Vivek Ramaswamy has honed his speaking skills both in the corporate world and in numerous media appearances in recent years, so he knows how to sell a message and the opportunity for voters tonight is to weigh whether they like that message. Whether they like that vision.”
Listen to Niven’s pre-debate analysis.
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