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Biotech entrepreneur and US presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, has once again criticized the Republican National Committee (RNC) for their debate format, labeling it as dull and unappealing to younger voters.     #VivekRamaswamy #GOP #GOPDebate #USPresidentialDebate                 ~PR.151~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~

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00:00 Indian-origin US presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has once again criticized the Republican

00:08 National Committee or RNC for their debate format, labeling it as "dull" and "unappealing"

00:13 to younger voters.

00:15 Ramaswamy proposed a radical change for the upcoming GOP debate, suggesting a move from

00:20 traditional cable television to a popular social media platform X, which was formerly

00:25 known as Twitter.

00:26 The entrepreneur believes that this switch will help engage a wider audience, particularly

00:31 the elusive younger demographic.

00:33 In a bid to infuse energy and relevance into the debates, Ramaswamy recommended conservative

00:37 commentator Tucker Carlson as the moderator.

00:41 His aim is to have questions that directly address the concerns of primary voters and

00:46 resonate with the party's base.

00:48 In an interview with the New York Post, Ramaswamy emphasized the need for innovation in the

00:53 debate format.

00:54 He said, "They say they want to reach younger voters and new audiences.

00:59 That's how you do it."

01:00 This is not the first time Ramaswamy has voiced his dissatisfaction with the RNC.

01:05 He has been critical of their guidelines and overall performance, calling for RNC chair

01:10 Ronna McDaniel's resignation after recent Republican losses.

01:14 As the viewership of Republican primary debates continues to decline, Ramaswamy insists on

01:19 star-studded moderation, suggesting figures like Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan and Elon Musk

01:24 for a potential tenfold increase in viewership.

01:27 The upcoming debate will see a smaller stage due to tightened qualification criteria.

01:31 Notably, former President Donald Trump is not expected to attend.

01:35 According to reports, the debate will be hosted by NewsNation and moderated by Megyn Kelly,

01:40 Elizabeth Vargas and Eliana Johnson.

01:43 While the dates and location of future GOP debates are yet to be announced, it is anticipated

01:47 that at least one more debate will take place before the Iowa caucus on January 15 and the

01:52 New Hampshire primary on January 23.

01:55 As Ramaswamy continues to push for change within the RNC, the party faces a critical

01:59 juncture in redefining its approach to debates and outreach strategies to capture the attention

02:05 of a broader and more diverse audience.

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