Ramaswamy's Primary Push: Divisive Race in Ohio

0:00It's April 26th. This is Canada News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Cory with the story. Ohio's Republican primary for governor is heating up on May 5th, but the veck Ramaswami acts like it's already in the bag. The biotech billionaire and Trump ally has raised the record $50 million, mostly his own cash, and he's blasting ads against Democrat Amy, acting his likely general election foe. National fame from his presidential run has him skipping primary attacks all together. Meanwhile, challenger Casey Pooch, the self-styled car guy, aspiring shots online with YouTube trolls hitting Ramaswami on everything from cost of living woes to Epstein files, data centers, and even war tensions. Ramaswami's ideas like merging state universities or bumping the voting age to 25 are rubbing some voters wrong, painting him as elite, and… Voters are split some working-class folks, did push as a regular guy, speaking for

1:02everyday Ohioans, tired of big politics, even if his crowds are. Small and funds are just $123,000, but ugly racial jabs at Ramaswami's Indian roots and Hindu faith have surfaced, with Pudge calling for his destruction and mocking his heritage. Ramaswami hit back hard, pinning pieces rejecting white nationalism in the GOP and ditching Instagram and X to escape the toxic noise. Party leaders like the state chairman shrug off the drama, praising his skills and values that align with conservatives even if he's not Christian. With rallies packing all ADA counties and base support holding firm, despite the noise, Ramaswami's general election focus could seal a smooth, primary win, and set up a blockbuster fall showdown.