Super PAC Ad: Ramaswamy Appears to Plagiarize Obama’s Speeches
Republican Candidate Accused of Copying Obama’s Lines on the Campaign Trail
A super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has accused Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy of “copying a lot” of lines from Barack Obama during his speeches. The Never Back Down PAC posted a video on social media showcasing instances where Ramaswamy used similar or identical phrasing to the former Democratic president.
When asked about being called “the Republican Obama,” Ramaswamy responded, “There are elements of that that I’m actually leaning into.” The video then presents several examples of Ramaswamy echoing Obama’s words, emphasizing that these ideas are not limited to any political party but are fundamentally American ideals.
“If somebody has repeatedly crashed your car, do you want to turn over your keys to the same people who crashed it?”
“I have a news flash. The USSR doesn’t exist anymore. It fell back in 1990.”
“Who the heck is this skinny guy with the funny last name?”
“I believe deep in my bones — E pluribus unum. From out of many, one.”
“I have a dream — that we can be one people again.”
The video concludes with Ramaswamy stating, “I’m not going to read speeches written by others. What you’re going to get from me is what’s coming from the heart, my bone-deep convictions.”
It’s not just once: Vivek Ramaswamy has been copying a lot of Obama’s lines.
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— Never Back Down (@NvrBackDown24) September 27, 2023
This is not the first time Ramaswamy has faced accusations of plagiarism. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie also accused him of plagiarizing Obama during a GOP presidential debate. Ramaswamy has been critical of candidates who rely on scripted speeches and instead emphasizes speaking from the heart.
However, it has been revealed that Ramaswamy has also borrowed lines from failed Pennsylvania Senate candidate Kathy Barnette, who is advising his campaign. Despite these controversies, Ramaswamy remains a contender in the GOP presidential race, currently ranking fourth in the RealClearPolitics polling average.
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What are the responses and arguments from political commentators and voters regarding the allegations made against Vivek Ramaswamy?
The race for the Republican presidential nomination has taken an interesting turn as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s super PAC has accused candidate Vivek Ramaswamy of mirroring Barack Obama’s lines during his campaign speeches. The Never Back Down PAC posted a video on social media, compiling instances where Ramaswamy appeared to be using similar or even identical phrasing to the former Democratic president.
In response to being labeled “the Republican Obama,” Ramaswamy did not shy away from the comparison. He admitted, “There are elements of that that I’m actually leaning into.” The video then proceeds to present a series of clips showing Ramaswamy echoing Obama’s words, stressing that these ideas represent not just a single political party but are fundamental American ideals.
The selected lines showcased in the video include provocative statements such as, “If somebody has repeatedly crashed your car, do you want to turn over your keys to the same people who crashed it?” Another notable example is when Ramaswamy confidently states, “I have a newsflash. The USSR doesn’t exist anymore. It fell back in 1990.” These instances highlight the similarities between Ramaswamy’s rhetoric and Obama’s approach to delivering powerful messages.
Further comparisons include Ramaswamy questioning, ”Who the heck is this skinny guy with the funny last name?” and affirming, “I believe deep in my bones – E pluribus unum. From out of many, one.” Drawing upon Obama’s famous speech, Ramaswamy asserts, “I have a dream - that we can be one people again.” These instances, when presented together, raise questions regarding the origins and authenticity of Ramaswamy’s language.
Nevertheless, Ramaswamy is quick to clarify his stance. In the video, he confidently declares, “I’m not going to read speeches written by others. What you’re going to get from me is what’s coming from the heart, my bone-deep convictions.” This assertion suggests that while there may be similarities in the choice of words, Ramaswamy’s intentions and motivations behind them are entirely his own.
The allegations made by the Never Back Down PAC have sparked a new debate among political commentators and voters. Some argue that speechwriting and the use of shared rhetoric is common practice in politics, while others criticize Ramaswamy for lacking originality and simply adopting Obama’s successful formulas.
As the Republican candidate accused of copying Obama’s lines navigates these allegations, it will be fascinating to witness how this controversy impacts his campaign. Will Ramaswamy embrace the comparison to Obama and leverage his perceived similarities to gain support, or will he distance himself from the allegations and strive to establish his own distinct voice? Only time will tell how this issue will shape the ongoing race for the Republican presidential nomination.
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