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Vivek Ramaswamy

American businessman and politician (born 1985).

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s policies on education issues

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Education  ›  Student Loan Forgiveness

Do you support President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, we should instead focus on lowering the cost of education

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Abolish Department of Education

Should the U.S. Department of Education be abolished?

  Party’s support baseNo, this would decimate funding for special needs and low-income students

Education  ›  Universal Free School Meals

Should the federal government provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students regardless of income?

  Party’s support baseYes, but only if the food meets strict nutritional standards

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Critical Race Theory in K-12 Education

Should critical race theory be taught in K-12 education?

  Public statementsNo, kids should be raised to be racially color blind instead of being taught they are inherently racist or disadvantaged based on the color of their skin

Education  ›  School Book Bans

Should public schools be allowed to remove books from libraries if parents find them inappropriate?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseYes

Education  ›  Universal Pre-K

Should the federal government fund Universal preschool?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo

Education  ›  School Vouchers

Should the government offer students a voucher that they can use to attend private schools?

  Public statementsYes, but I would rather privatize all education

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

  Public statementsNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

Education  ›  Open for Learning Recovery Benefit Program

Should the government provide financial aid to families affected by COVID related school closures?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

  Public statementsYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should colleges be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Education  ›  Ban Legacy Admissions

Should universities be prohibited from giving preference to applicants whose parents are alumni?

  Party’s support baseNo

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

  Vivek Ramaswamy voterbaseNo

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Bernie Sanders Charges Ahead As Democrats Stall Out

Bernie Sanders launched a tour in red states like Iowa and Nebraska to rally opposition to Donald Trump’s agenda, drawing massive crowds—thousands in Omaha and overflow audiences in Iowa City.Unlike the Democratic Party’s muted response to Trump’s election, Sanders is actively challenging the administration’s plutocratic policies, focusing on billionaire influence and federal deregulation.In Iowa City, Sanders spoke to packed venues, delivering back-to-back speeches to accommodate attendees, a first in his political career, highlighting his enduring appeal.He criticized Trump’s inner circle, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, who attended the inauguration, and warned of their control over federal agencies.Sanders galvanized the crowd with historical references—suffrage, slavery, independence—urging grassroots action to counter Trump’s planned $1 trillion tax cuts for the rich and cuts to programs like Medicaid.Attendees expressed frustration with Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries, calling their opposition to Trump weak or nonexistent, while praising Sanders for providing direction.Sanders highlighted the slim Republican House majority (three seats), suggesting constituent pressure could sway vulnerable GOP members to block Trump’s reconciliation bill.Early signs show GOP walkbacks—like Trump’s false claim Medicaid won’t be cut—after outrage over federal grant pauses disrupted services, proving grassroots impact.The crowd, mostly liberal, cheered Sanders’ defense of reproductive rights and jeered Trump’s USAID cuts and Zelensky attacks, though some noted a shift in his base—younger Trump supporters absent.Sanders ended with Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, framing the fight as a timeless struggle against billionaire rule, inspiring attendees like Audrey to re-engage and Erin to find hope in solidarity.

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