Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio governor's race to Democratic Amy Acton
Vivek Ramaswamy, the tech entrepreneur backed by Donald Trump, just lost Ohio governor's race to Democratic Amy Acton by 7.9% points.
Florida's Ron DeSantis didn't hold back, saying Ramaswamy felt "like a tech guy" and was out of touch with working-class voters.
This isn't just about one race: Republicans have been losing ground in Ohio lately, even after Trump won big there in 2024.
Republican leaders debate policy and messaging
These defeats have sparked debate within the party.
Some leaders, like DeSantis, say Republicans need to focus more on turning Trump's policies into real laws instead of relying on executive actions.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance partly blamed the losses on fallout from the Iran war.
With all this finger-pointing, it looks like the GOP is rethinking its game plan for connecting with voters and tackling both local and national issues.