ANOTHER RISING REPUBLICAN STAR; WATCH THIS GUY VERY CLOSELY.  FROM THE HILL: 

Vivek Ramaswamy has emerged as something of a breakout star in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, raising speculation over his future within the party.

Many Republicans have praised the 37-year-old biotech entrepreneur, calling him an effective communicator with an impressive professional resume for a political outsider. 

While there’s heavy skepticism that Ramaswamy will win any of the early-state primaries, many see him as a rising figure within the party’s ranks.

“I think that his message is resonating well with the Republican activist crowd, and he is being positive enough with regards to [former President] Trump to basically be an alternative without being an anti-Trump guy,” said GOP strategist and former Michigan GOP Chairman Saul Anuzis.

“I think that resonates with many of the Trump supporters and let’s say soft Trump supporters who would like to move on, but yet see somebody who’s not running kind of on a message of attacking Trump and his legacy,” he added.

Initially considered a long-shot candidate when he launched his campaign in February, the “Woke, Inc.” author entered the race known in part for his staunch opposition to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) policies. 

But the political outsider and first millennial to run for president on the GOP side has started to catch some momentum in the GOP primary. ..

...National polling, too, suggests voters are starting to give Ramaswamy a serious look. 
A RealClearPolitics polling average shows Ramaswamy placing third at 5.4 percent, behind Trump in first place with 52.4 percent and DeSantis at 18.4 percent.

Still, most national polls show the biotech entrepreneur in the single digits compared to Trump, who remains the front-runner in surveys. Some early state polls in New Hampshire and South Carolina show Ramaswamy trailing some of the other GOP candidates, such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.).

COMMENT:  He's an inspiring guy, clearly very thoughtful, and can have a great future.  He could even wind up on next year's ticket as vice presidential nominee.  He may also stand out in the first Republican presidential debate, scheduled for late August. 

With Trump's future in doubt because of the legal onslaught against him, a high-quality unknown could suddenly surprise us.

July 30, 2023