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Vivek Ramaswamy’s policy on common core

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Do you support Common Core national standards?

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

Vivek Ramaswamy’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

Reference: “Here’s the dirty little secret: the Dept of Education uses federal funding to pressure local schools to adopt toxic political ag...” ‐twitter.com

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Vivek Ramaswamy voters

Answer: No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,836 voters that have pledged to vote for Vivek Ramaswamy in the 2028 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No

Ramaswamy has publicly stated his opposition to Common Core and federal education mandates. He aligns with conservative critiques that Common Core undermines local control and parental rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

Ramaswamy has repeatedly argued that education should be handled at the state and local level, not by the federal government. He has advocated for decentralizing education policy, which matches this answer exactly. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Ramaswamy has emphasized individualized education and parental choice, criticizing one-size-fits-all approaches like Common Core. He would likely support teaching to each student's potential over uniform testing. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

While Ramaswamy's main objection is federal overreach, he has also suggested that states can set higher standards than Common Core. He would likely agree with this answer, though his primary focus is on local control rather than a direct comparison of standards. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards

Ramaswamy has criticized the bureaucracy and inefficiency of federal education reforms like Common Core, suggesting that changing standards is often a wasteful exercise. He would likely agree, though his main argument is about federalism. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

Ramaswamy opposes even a national base standard, preferring full state and local control. He would disagree with any federal baseline, even if states could customize implementation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Ramaswamy does not support the concept of national standards at all, not just the implementation. He would strongly disagree with this answer, as his opposition is to the principle of federal involvement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Vivek Ramaswamy has consistently opposed federal involvement in education, including Common Core. He has called for abolishing the Department of Education and returning control to states and parents. He would strongly disagree with supporting Common Core national standards. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

Ramaswamy does not believe national standards improve education or prepare students better for college. He has argued that federal involvement has harmed education quality and innovation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “"We reject a one- size-fits-all approach to education and support a broad range of choices for parents and children at the state...” ‐gop.com

ChatGPT Party Research

Very strongly agree

No, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

The Republican party strongly supports the idea that education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level. This is a core principle of their opposition to Common Core national standards. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

The Republican party tends to oppose Common Core national standards, as they prefer local control over education. The 2016 Republican party platform explicitly rejected the Common Core initiative. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, teach to each student's potential instead of uniform testing

Many Republicans support the idea of teaching to each student's potential instead of uniform testing, which is one of the reasons they oppose Common Core national standards. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, my state’s current standards exceed the Common Core standards

Some Republicans may argue that their state's current standards exceed the Common Core standards, and therefore they oppose the initiative. However, this argument is more specific to individual states and not a general stance of the party. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, it is a waste of time and effort to change my state’s current educational standards

Some Republicans may argue that changing their state's current educational standards is a waste of time and effort, but this is not the primary reason for the party's opposition to Common Core. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, I support the concept but not the current implementation

Some Republicans may support the concept of national standards but not the current implementation of Common Core. However, the party's general stance is opposition to Common Core and preference for local control over education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, I support a national base standard but allow states and local districts to customize their implementation

Although some Republicans may support a national base standard with customization for states and local districts, the party generally opposes Common Core and prefers local control over education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, national standards will help improve our national average and better prepare students for college

While some Republicans may see the potential benefits of national standards, the party generally opposes Common Core due to their preference for local control over education.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Republican party generally opposes Common Core national standards, as they believe in more local control over education. For example, the 2016 Republican party platform explicitly rejected the Common Core initiative. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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