Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly criticized Vivek Ramaswamy after Ramaswamy's defeat in the Ohio gubernatorial race. DeSantis argued that Ramaswamy's background as a biotech entrepreneur and his support for a merit-based H-1B visa system made him less appealing to Ohio's working-class voters. Ramaswamy lost to Democrat Amy Acton by 7.9 percentage points, despite endorsements from Donald Trump and JD Vance. DeSantis emphasized the need for candidates to better connect with voters' interests.
Key facts
- Ramaswamy lost the Ohio gubernatorial race by 7.9 percentage points.
- DeSantis criticized Ramaswamy for not connecting with blue-collar voters.
- Ramaswamy's companies have utilized the H-1B visa program.
- DeSantis expressed concerns about the Republican Party's current position.
- Ramaswamy was endorsed by Donald Trump during his campaign.
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