In a recent Fox News segment, Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy drew a parallel between Joe Biden’s latest comment about Trump supporters and Hillary Clinton’s infamous “basket of deplorables” remark from the 2016 election.

Former republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a town hall, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, at Bushnell Events Center in Springfield. Ramaswamy held a town hall to discuss the nation’s immigration debate and other political topics.

Ramaswamy suggested that Biden’s statement could be seen as a sign of a campaign in trouble, reflecting the internal conflicts within the Biden-Harris team.

“Look, here’s the October surprise,” Ramaswamy said. “It just arrived. This is the basket of deplorables moment. That’s what Hillary Clinton said in ’16 to tank her campaign. Well, that’s the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris moment, right now.”

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Ramaswamy then speculated that personal grievances within the Biden family may be influencing their stance on the 2024 election, particularly regarding Kamala Harris. “I am a little bit more cynical about this one, Sean, in the following way: it might look like Joe Biden’s usual cognitive deficits kicked in, but the reality is, we know his family is secretly probably rooting for Donald Trump, not Kamala Harris, to win, because they feel really vengeful about how they were treated,” he said, referencing rumored friction between Biden’s inner circle and Harris.

Reflecting on the broader implications of Biden’s comment, Ramaswamy argued that it could be a strategic setback for the Democratic ticket. “You know, that kind of comment is actually going to tank Kamala Harris,” he added, noting the potential impact on her voter appeal.

Ramaswamy expressed a belief that Biden’s words underscore what he sees as a failing campaign strategy. “Regardless, it is a welcome October surprise,” he continued. “The wheels are coming off the car. They’re spiraling, and now you see the accusations of the other side being Hitler or piles of garbage. You’re going to hear a lot about threats to democracy in the next week.”

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According to Ramaswamy, the escalation in rhetoric reflects the Democratic camp’s frustration with the state of the race. “They are flailing,” he remarked, “They understand Americans are not falling for their trick anymore. Donald Trump has a record that he’s running on. They’re frustrated by it.”

Ramaswamy concluded with an optimistic outlook for conservatives, suggesting the current political climate could mark a turning point. “I think it’s in some ways a beautiful thing for our side to watch, to watch this completely come undone, and turn the page on this ugly chapter of our history,” he said.

As the 2024 election intensifies, Ramaswamy’s comments reflect the rising tensions on both sides and signal a challenging road ahead for the Harris campaign as they navigate public perception and internal dynamics.

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